Manufacturing Manager

Our Clients; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Cebu City is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead end-to-end production, ensuring on-time delivery and top quality. You will plan, schedule, and direct all production activities on-site at the Danao facility.

The role requires strong staff leadership, safety compliance, and continuous improvement. You will partner with maintenance and quality teams to optimize processes, manage budgets, and report performance to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or equivalent (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience in a food manufacturing plant.
• At least 3 years of plant operations management in a top multinational or local company.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and production management software.
• Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct production processes to ensure on-time delivery and high quality.
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise production staff; manage performance and shifts.
• Ensure safety, SOP adherence, and regulatory compliance on the production floor.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with maintenance to keep all machinery functional and calibrated.
• Deliver regular production reports, quality metrics, and budget updates to senior management.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Production management software

Manufacturing machinery

Job description

Manufacturing Manager

Danao, Cebu | Onsite | Full-time; Dayshift

Key Responsibilities

• Production Management: Plan, schedule, and direct production processes to ensure on-time delivery and uphold high quality standards.
• Staff Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and supervise production staff, handling performance management and shift scheduling.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure the production floor strictly adheres to company SOPs, safety protocols, and industry regulations.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to maximize productivity and minimize operational costs.
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure all machinery is functional, repaired, and properly calibrated.
• Reporting: Deliver regular production reports, quality metrics, and budget updates directly to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or an equivalent field (Master's Degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity within a food manufacturing plant, featuring in-depth experience in end-to-end production operations management.
• At least 3 years of plant operations management experience in a top multinational or local company.
• Strong proficiency with production management software, ERP systems, and manufacturing machinery.
• Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work onsite in Danao, Cebu.