Plant Manager (Cebu)

Private Advertiser; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced Plant Manager for its Cebu facility in Central Visayas, Philippines. This full-time role leads manufacturing operations, including planning, quality, maintenance, safety, and workforce management to ensure peak efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities include cost control, lean implementation, and cross-functional coordination with supply chain. 8–10 years in plant management and a Bachelor's in Engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in plant management.
• Experience managing large budgets and diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and planning.
• Knowledge of FSMA/ISO 22000 or equivalent quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production operations, including planning and targets.
• Oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Manage maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Develop health and safety policies per regulations.
• Recruit, train, and develop plant personnel for continuous improvement.
• Monitor costs, budgets, and resource allocation for cost optimization.
• Implement lean manufacturing and process improvements.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics for on-time delivery.
• Ensure environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Report KPIs and performance to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Production planning

Quality assurance

Lean/Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Team development

English communication

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Operations management qualifications preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager for our Cebu facility. This is a full-time position based in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing operations at our facility. You will oversee production planning, quality assurance, maintenance, safety compliance and workforce management, ensuring the plant operates at peak efficiency whilst maintaining the highest standards of product quality and workplace safety. This is a strategically important role that directly impacts our operational performance and market competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production operations, including scheduling, capacity planning and output targets to meet customer demand and business objectives

• Oversee quality assurance processes and implement corrective actions to ensure products meet company standards and regulatory requirements

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency

• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies, ensuring full compliance with applicable legislation and industry best practices

• Recruit, train, supervise and develop plant personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement

• Monitor production costs, budgets and resource allocation, identifying opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality or safety

• Implement lean manufacturing principles and process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste

• Liaise with supply chain, logistics and commercial teams to ensure seamless coordination and on-time delivery of products

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives

• Report on key performance indicators and operational metrics to senior management

What we're looking for

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing plant management, preferably in the beverage, food production or FMCG sector

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale production facilities with significant budgets and diverse workforces

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning and inventory management

• Expertise in quality assurance, food safety standards (such as FSMA, ISO 22000 or equivalent) and regulatory compliance

• Demonstrated experience in implementing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies

• Proficiency in health and safety management, including OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 standards

• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in data analysis and KPI tracking

• Proficiency in manufacturing software systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms

• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Bisaya or Filipino is advantageous

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management or a related discipline; additional qualifications in operations management are preferred