Manufacturing Excellence Manager

CDO Foodsphere, Inc.; Malvar; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CDO Foodsphere, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Excellence Manager to drive environmental, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across its manufacturing operations. You will lead regulatory compliance, strengthen efficiency, and foster a proactive culture of accountability and excellence.

You will guide governance, prepare budgets, mentor a high‑performing team, and collaborate with plant operations and regulators to implement TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed engineer in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial fields.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing operations, environmental management, safety, or continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, safety standards, audit systems, and compliance.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, training, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with plant operations teams and government regulators.
• Certified Safety Officer or equivalent certifications is an advantage.
• Certified in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma deployment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills; engaging with senior management and the board.
• Strategic and systems thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental processes, systems, procedures, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing plants.
• Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process streamlining, operational efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability.
• Develop and present Safety, and Continuous Improvement strategies to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Lead the preparation, forecasting, and presentation of annual Safety, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement operating and capital budget.
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for Safety, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement; mentor a high-performing team.
• Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules, and decide on purchases of materials or services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering license

Job description

The Manufacturing Excellence Manager is responsible for driving environmental, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the company's manufacturing operations. The role ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, strengthens operational efficiency, and promotes a proactive culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety, Sustainability and Environmental Compliance - Lead and manage environmental processes, systems, procedures, and regulatory compliance programs across manufacturing plants

• Continuous Improvement and Process Excellence - Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process streamlining, operational efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability

• Strategic Leadership and Governance - Develop and present Safety, and Continuous Improvement strategies to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

• Budgeting and Financial Management - Lead the preparation, forecasting, and presentation of annual Safety, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement operating and capital budget

• Leadership and Coaching - Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the Safety, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement technical. Ensures adherence to established company policies and procedures. Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team, building a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Administrative Functions - Review and writes reports, approves expenditures, enforces rules, and makes decisions about the purchase of materials or services

Qualifications:

• Licensed Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial).

• At least 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, environmental management, safety, or continuous improvement roles, preferably in the food manufacturing industry

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, safety standards, audit systems, and compliance requirements

• Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional projects

• Strong leadership, communication, training, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work closely with plant operations teams and government regulatory agencies

• Certified Safety Officer or equivalent environmental/safety certifications is an advantage

• Certified and Demonstrated success in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma deployment

• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills; capable of engaging with senior management and the board

• Strategic and Systems Thinking