Production Manager

Kenta Kogaku Corporation; Biñan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenta Kogaku Corporation is seeking a Production Manager to plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations at our Laguna facility. You will manage production personnel, monitor workflow, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure efficient use of materials, equipment, and manpower to deliver projects on time and to spec.

The role requires a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with proven leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in production management or supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, metalworking, welding, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing production teams and multiple projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production monitoring tools is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities to meet project schedules.
• Oversee fabrication and assembly of food trucks, trailers, kiosks, cabinets, tables, and customized projects.
• Monitor production progress, manpower allocation, material usage, and overall productivity.
• Ensure output meets engineering drawings, specs and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Material Control, Quality Control, Project Management, and After-Sales.
• Monitor availability of raw materials, tools, equipment and other requirements.
• Identify delays, technical issues, and bottlenecks; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure workplace safety, housekeeping, and company policies are followed.
• Monitor attendance, performance, and discipline in production procedures.
• Prepare and submit production reports and progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Coordination

Team management

Under pressure

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent related experience

Tools

ERP systems

Production monitoring tools

Job description

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing daily production operations to ensure that all projects are completed efficiently, safely, and according to established quality standards and delivery schedules. This role manages production personnel, monitors workflow and productivity, coordinates with other departments, and ensures the efficient use of materials, equipment, and manpower.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities to meet project schedules and delivery deadlines.

• Manage the fabrication and assembly of food trucks, trailers, kiosks, cabinets, tables, and customized projects.

• Monitor production progress, manpower allocation, material usage, and overall productivity.

• Ensure that production output meets approved engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Material Control, Quality Control, Project Management, and After-Sales departments.

• Monitor the availability of raw materials, tools, equipment, and other production requirements.

• Identify production delays, technical issues, and workflow bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure proper implementation of workplace safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and company policies.

• Monitor employee attendance, performance, discipline, and compliance with production procedures.

• Prepare and submit production reports, progress updates, manpower reports, and other required documentation.

About you

• Graduate of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Proven experience in production management, manufacturing, fabrication, or a similar supervisory role.

• Knowledgeable in fabrication processes, metalworking, welding, assembly, and manufacturing operations.

• Experience managing production teams, manpower schedules, and multiple projects.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality standards, and workplace safety.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and production monitoring tools is an advantage.

• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets and deadlines.