Industrial Engineering Manager & COO Partner

Chef's Secret Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chef's Secret Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager to serve as the key Assistant to the COO, driving data-driven optimization across production, facilities, and financial planning.

You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, optimize layouts, and scale capacity for a multi-SKU food manufacturing operation. The role blends advanced engineering with executive analytics, requiring strong financial acumen and cross-functional leadership to deliver actionable insights to the COO and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field; MBA or certifications (Lean Six Sigma, PMP) a significant advantage.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, operations management, or data-driven manufacturing analysis in FMCG/food/cold-chain sectors.
• Strong knowledge of financial management reporting, cost accounting, and budget analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in operational modeling, Excel analytics, ERP systems, and workflow visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead IE & workflow optimization: standardize processes, reduce waste, and optimize production lines for 150+ SKUs.
• Drive capacity planning, line balancing, and layout improvements for 24/7 shift operations.
• Provide COO-facing analytics: financial reporting, CapEx review, and cost-tracking enhancements.
• Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives with Production, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, and R&D.

Skills

Data analytics

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA or certification (Lean Six Sigma, PMP)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Workflow visualization tools

Job description

Chef's Secret Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager to serve as the key Assistant to the COO, driving data-driven optimization across production, facilities, and financial planning.

You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, optimize layouts, and scale capacity for a multi-SKU food manufacturing operation. The role blends advanced engineering with executive analytics, requiring strong financial acumen and cross-functional leadership to deliver actionable insights to the COO and other