Manufacturing Unit Head

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,100,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity to lead a business unit

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced professional for a managerial role in the engineering and manufacturing sector in the Philippines. The successful candidate will lead the RFQ process, manage New Product Introduction programs, and oversee cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and meet performance targets. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant managerial experience, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in operations within a similar industry.
• Strong background in facility equipment, manufacturing operations, and process management.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage tight schedules.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight schedules.
• Highly analytical with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Effective presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RFQ process ensuring feasibility analysis.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) programs effectively.
• Develop and maintain productivity and capacity plans.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships.
• Lead cross-functional program teams across production, quality, engineering, and materials.
• Ensure ramp-up efficiency, scrap levels, and productivity align with quotations.
• Plan and manage equipment and capital investments.
• Develop and maintain productivity and capacity plans.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships to grow revenue.
• Review, validate, and optimize equipment and layouts.
• Lead teams to achieve on-time delivery, quality, and profitability.
• Monitor operational efficiency and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, processes, and SOPs.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to meet customer quality expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process management

Attention to detail

Presentation and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

• Be part of a stable organization driven by manufacturing excellence.
• Be part of a company on a strong growth trajectory

About Our Client

The company is a large organization within the industrial and manufacturing industry. It is a well-established entity that specializes in delivering high-quality engineering and manufacturing solutions.

Job Description

• Lead the RFQ process, ensuring feasibility analysis is completed prior to quotation and that proposals are competitive, accurate, and delivered on time
• Review and approve manufacturing costs during the quotation stage
• Proactively manage New Product Introduction (NPI) programs to meet all customer milestones related to quality, delivery, service, and cost
• Oversee NPI activities and coordinate start-up of new production lines
• Lead cross-functional program teams including production, quality, engineering, and materials
• Ensure ramp-up efficiency, scrap levels, and productivity are aligned with approved quotations
• Plan and manage equipment and capital investments to support business goals and cost optimization
• Develop and maintain productivity and capacity plans
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships to maintain and grow business revenue
• Review, validate, and optimize equipment and system layouts
• Lead teams to consistently achieve on-time delivery, required quality levels, and target profitability
• Monitor overall operational efficiency and ensure alignment with performance targets
• Track and analyze KPI reports, driving corrective and improvement actions as required
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, processes, and operating procedures
• Promote strong cross-functional collaboration to meet customer quality expectations

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in operations within a similar industry
• Strong background in facility equipment, manufacturing operations, and process management
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage tight schedules
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
• Effective presentation, communication, and facilitation abilities

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead a business unit within the engineering and manufacturing department.
• Chance to work in a supportive and professional environment within the industrial and manufacturing industry.