Plant Manager

LC BIGMAK BURGER INC.; Lucena; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LC BIGMAK BURGER INC. is seeking a Plant Operations Manager in the Philippines to oversee daily plant activities and ensure efficient production of food products.

You will develop production plans, manage manpower, materials, equipment, and safety/compliance, while driving continuous improvements to reduce waste and costs across the operation.

The role emphasizes leadership of plant staff, adherence to food safety, and collaboration with multiple departments to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Ensure production targets, schedules, and standards are met.
• Develop and implement production plans based on demand and inventory.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and facilities utilization.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, and Purchasing.
• Identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Monitor costs and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead, train, and manage plant personnel.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance for top management.

Job description

1. Plant Operations Management

• Oversee the overall day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective production of food products.
• Develop and implement production plans based on business and inventory requirements.
• Ensure that production targets, schedules, and operational standards are consistently met.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions.

2. Production Management

• Monitor production activities to ensure products are manufactured according to approved specifications.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, materials, equipment, and production facilities.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, downtime, and productivity.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Purchasing, and other departments regarding production requirements.
• Implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce production losses.

3. Quality and Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Maintain proper sanitation, hygiene, and housekeeping within the plant.
• Ensure that raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products meet established quality standards.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team regarding product quality issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and processing of food products to prevent contamination and wastage.

4. Inventory and Materials Management

• Monitor the availability and proper utilization of raw materials, packaging materials, and other production supplies.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Minimize material losses, spoilage, overproduction, and wastage.
• Ensure proper inventory control and accurate production-related records.

5. Equipment and Maintenance

• Ensure that production equipment, machinery, and facilities are properly maintained.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Recommend replacement, repair, or improvement of equipment when necessary.
• Ensure that employees properly operate and care for company equipment.

6. Manpower Management

• Lead, supervise, and manage plant personnel.
• Prepare manpower requirements and work schedules based on production needs.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance, and discipline.
• Provide training and coaching to employees regarding production procedures, safety, quality, and food handling.
• Ensure that employees follow company policies, procedures, and work instructions.

7. Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure a safe working environment within the plant.
• Implement and monitor workplace safety procedures and practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food manufacturing, health, safety, sanitation, and environmental requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and operational hazards and implement preventive measures.

8. Cost and Productivity Management

• Monitor production costs and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenses.
• Control labor, material, utility, and operational costs.
• Implement programs to reduce wastage and improve resource utilization.
• Monitor production efficiency and recommend process improvements.

9. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, workflow, productivity, and product quality.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.
• Review operational procedures and recommend changes to improve efficiency.
• Use production data and performance reports to identify areas requiring improvement.

10. Reporting and Coordination

• Prepare regular reports regarding production output, productivity, quality, downtime, manpower, wastage, and other plant performance indicators.
• Present plant performance and operational concerns to Top Management.
• Immediately scale major production, quality, safety, equipment, or manpower concerns.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth end-to-end business operations.