Production Manager

Mister Pullman; Laguna; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Laguna seeks a Production Manager to oversee operations and ensure quality standards in food production. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include monitoring efficiency and improving production processes.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years related work experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in the bakery industry.
• Expert skill in food manufacturing production processes and food processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations to meet targets with minimal costs.
• Monitor machine performance to prevent breakdowns.
• Develop direct reports' skills to enhance job performance.

Skills

Leadership attributes

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Production efficiency evaluation

Manpower efficiency monitoring

Education

Graduate of Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Industrial Automation/Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Food Technology

Job description

• Oversees the production operations including in-line maintenance, ensuring that the plant achieves the production targets through effective utilization of manpower, materials, machines, and methods at minimal cost.
• Ensures that the products produced comply with the quality standards.
• Checks with Production Line Supervisors that they have adequate manpower at all times based on the weekly production schedule.
• Monitors and improves manpower efficiency (e.g., man-hour/carton) for all production lines.
• Oversees the monitoring of machine performance to avoid breakdowns and downtime and executes repairs and routine maintenance tasks based on the approved preventive maintenance plan.
• Oversees the completion of plant trials on time.
• Recommends machine improvements to the General Manager and Engineering team to increase machine performance efficiency.
• Coordinates with the Engineering team to ensure that all machines are operating properly and efficiently.
• Evaluates current production processes and equipment to recommend improvements in the production efficiency.
• Creates and implements the Action Plan that will address manufacturing inefficiencies identified in production.
• Coordinates with Warehouse team to ensure that raw, packaging, and general materials required for production are sufficient at all times.
• Finds ways to reduce scrap and re-work costs.
• Evaluates recommendation of production line supervisors in increasing material usage efficiency and presents the best approach to the Plant Manager.
• Manages the entire Production team (Production and In-Line Maintenance) to achieve their performance targets.
• Develops the skills of direct reports to enhance their job performances and addresses employee grievances within one's team.

• A Graduate of Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Industrial Automation/Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering/ Food Technology.
• With at least 2 years related work experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably from a bakery industry.
• With expert skill and knowledge on food manufacturing production process, food processing equipment, packaging system, and food safety regulations and compliance.
• With strong leadership attributes.
• Willing to be based in San Pedro, Laguna