Head of Production

Airswift; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead high-volume AGM battery manufacturing operations in the Philippines. You will focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and workforce engagement to drive excellence.

You will supervise production staff, optimize processes, implement lean initiatives, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve operational challenges and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8-10+ years of manufacturing experience in high-volume production.
• Minimum 5 years leading large production teams.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, OEE, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Preferred AGM Automotive Batteries/Industrial/UPS/Energy Storage Batteries experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Manage daily production operations to achieve output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure adherence to specifications, process controls, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Drive productivity, OEE, yield improvement, downtime reduction, and cost optimization.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve challenges.
• Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

TPM

Quality systems

OEE

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead high-volume AGM battery manufacturing operations and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and workforce engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Manage daily production operations to achieve output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure strict adherence to manufacturing specifications, process controls, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Drive productivity, OEE, yield improvement, downtime reduction, and cost optimization.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field 8-10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in AGM or lead-acid battery production Minimum 5 years leading large production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, OEE, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis Proven people leadership and workforce development experience Preferred AGM Automotive Batteries Industrial/UPS/Energy Storage Batteries Lean Six Sigma or TPM Certification Exposure to international manufacturing operations

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading battery manufacturer and play a key role in driving operational excellence and production growth.