Plant Operations Leader - Manufacturing Excellence

Viventis Search Asia; Calabarzon; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia seeks a Senior Plant Manager in the Philippines to oversee all manufacturing operations, drive production planning, ensure product quality, safety, and cost efficiency. This role demands strong leadership in manufacturing and people management, with a focus on continuous improvement in a printing/packaging environment.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, optimize capacity, manage budgets and maintenance, and report to senior management on performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 8–10 years in manufacturing operations with plant leadership.
• Experience in printing/packaging preferred.
• Proven end-to-end plant operations management.
• Strong knowledge of production systems, quality, and safety.
• Track record of process improvement and cost control.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and people management.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire manufacturing plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing and related functions.
• Develop and implement production strategies and plans to meet objectives and delivery commitments.
• Optimize use of manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
• Monitor performance, quality, equipment efficiency, and schedules to maintain standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and downtime and improve efficiency.
• Establish KPIs for productivity, quality, cost, safety, and efficiency.
• Ensure OH&S, environmental, quality, and internal policy compliance.
• Lead and develop plant personnel with workforce planning and development.
• Collaborate with Sales, SCM, Procurement, Finance and other departments to align capacity with demand.
• Oversee maintenance programs and ensure equipment reliability and availability.
• Manage plant budgets and capex to support growth and efficiency.
• Identify operational risks and implement preventive measures.
• Prepare and present operational reports and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Continuous Improvement

People Management

Safety & Compliance

KPI Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Related field

Job description

Viventis Search Asia seeks a Senior Plant Manager in the Philippines to oversee all manufacturing operations, drive production planning, ensure product quality, safety, and cost efficiency. This role demands strong leadership in manufacturing and people management, with a focus on continuous improvement in a printing/packaging environment.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, optimize capacity, manage budgets and maintenance, and report to senior management on performance