Production Manager

Confidential Careers; Danao; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Cebu, Philippines, seeks an accomplished Production Manager to lead the Danao facility, driving safety, quality, and cost‑effective performance. You will oversee production planning, staff leadership, lean initiatives, and equipment maintenance while delivering regular reports to senior management and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food manufacturing, a degree in Food Technology or Engineering, and proven ability to optimize processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years in plant operations management, preferably in multinational/local pharma or FMCG companies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct production processes to ensure on-time delivery and high quality.
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise production staff; manage performance and shifts.
• Ensure safety, SOP compliance, and regulatory adherence (e.g., OSHA).
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure machinery is functional, calibrated, and well maintained.
• Deliver production reports, quality metrics, and budget updates to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an accomplished Production Manager who will take the lead in driving operational excellence across our Danao facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that our plant consistently delivers high‑quality products safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively. The successful candidate will champion process optimization, continuous improvement, and strong leadership within the plant team.

What You’ll Do

• Production Management: Planning, scheduling, and directing production processes to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality standards.
• Staff Leadership: Hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising production staff, including performance management and shift scheduling.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring the production floor adheres to all company SOPs, safety protocols, and industry regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Operational Efficiency: Identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure machinery is functional, repaired, and properly calibrated.
• Reporting: Delivering regular production reports, quality metrics, and budget updates to senior management.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience in a food manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in plant operations management—preferably in multinational companies, top local organizations, or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory and quality frameworks.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly evolving operational environment.