Operations Director

Manila Kitchens; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Kitchens is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Director to lead our end-to-end operations as we scale. The role oversees execution, ensures projects are delivered on time, and maintains quality standards across production and sites.

You will manage department heads, build high-performing teams, establish KPIs, and implement SOPs, workflows, and controls. This senior leader partners with other departments to optimize planning, capacity, and delivery while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in operations or project management.
• Experience managing multiple teams and concurrent projects.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of production planning, resource allocation, and operational controls.
• Ability to build systems and processes in a growing org.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage entire company operation functions.
• Ensure projects are properly planned, coordinated, executed, and delivered on schedule.
• Improve production planning, manpower allocation, scheduling, and operational capacity.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks before they affect project delivery.
• Establish and monitor department KPIs, timelines, and accountability.
• Develop and continuously improve SOPs, workflows, reporting systems, and operating controls.
• Coordinate closely with departments.
• Manage department heads and build a high-performing operations organization.
• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Provide management with clear visibility on project status, production capacity, risks, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Project management

Problem solving

Planning

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Accountability

Team leadership

Job description

Manila Kitchens is looking for an experienced and hands-on Operations Director to lead and strengthen our end-to-end operations as we continue to scale.

The Operations Director will oversee the execution side of the business, ensuring that operations and projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and according to our quality standards.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who can manage complex operations, lead multiple teams, improve systems, and take full ownership of execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage entire company operation functions.
• Ensure projects are properly planned, coordinated, executed, and delivered on schedule
• Improve production planning, manpower allocation, scheduling, and operational capacity
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks before they affect project delivery
• Establish and monitor department KPIs, timelines, and accountability
• Develop and continuously improve SOPs, workflows, reporting systems, and operating controls
• Coordinate closely with departments
• Manage department heads and build a high-performing operations organization
• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and operational standards
• Provide management with clear visibility on project status, production capacity, risks, and operational performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations, project management, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or similar leadership role
• Strong experience managing multiple teams and concurrent projects
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong understanding of project execution, production planning, resource allocation, and operational controls
• Ability to build systems and processes in a growing organization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong leadership and accountability mindset
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Experience in commercial construction, fit-out, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, kitchen equipment, or related industries is preferred. Senior architects and engineers, as well as candidates with Senior Project Manager or similar project leadership backgrounds, will have a strong advantage.

About Manila Kitchens

Manila Kitchens designs, supplies, fabricates, installs, and supports professional commercial kitchens.

We bring together kitchen design, engineering, equipment, stainless steel fabrication, installation, and after-sales support under one organization, allowing us to manage commercial kitchen projects from planning through turnover and ongoing maintenance.

As the company continues to grow, we are building the leadership team and operating systems required to support our next stage of expansion.