Plant Production Manager - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Viventis Search Asia; Calabarzon; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a Production Manager to oversee overall plant operations in the Philippines, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality against targets. You will lead the production team, optimize processes and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a track record in production planning, process improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations with supervisory/managerial roles.
• Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems and safety standards.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM or continuous improvement experience is a plus.
• Leadership, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willing to work in a plant environment and on shifting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and ensure plans and targets are met.
• Manage production schedules, manpower allocation and resource use.
• Monitor output, efficiency, quality and costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, health standards and company policies.
• Identify issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse and Supply Chain.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Analyze production data and prepare regular operational reports.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and ensure adherence.
• Lead and develop production supervisors and operators.
• Plan manpower, training and performance management.
• Support new product introductions and plant projects.
• Promote safety, quality, productivity and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Production planning

Process improvement

Manpower management

Plant operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a Production Manager to oversee overall plant operations in the Philippines, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality against targets. You will lead the production team, optimize processes and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a track record in production planning, process improvement and cost control.