Production Manager

Essilor Group; Mariveles; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Essilor Group in Mariveles, Philippines, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily lens manufacturing operations on-site. You will coordinate schedules, allocate resources, and supervise teams to meet output, quality, and cost targets while ensuring safe working conditions.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and collaboration with quality, supply chain, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Strong production and operations management skills with capacity planning and shop floor supervision.
• Experience with quality assurance, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, preventive maintenance, and basic industrial engineering principles.
• Proficiency in production management software, data analysis tools, and standard office applications to track metrics and generate reports.
• Effective leadership, team-building, and performance management abilities with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lens production operations on-site in Mariveles.
• Coordinate production schedules and allocate resources to meet output targets.
• Supervise production teams to achieve quality and cost goals.
• Monitor equipment performance and initiate preventive maintenance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards across the plant.
• Prepare operational reports and collaborate with QA, supply chain and engineering teams.
• Coach and develop shop floor staff and support problem-solving on the line.
• Contribute to capacity and process planning for future production needs.

Skills

Production leadership

Capacity planning

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Team development

Health & safety compliance

Industrial engineering

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent manufacturing ops experience

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Company Description

Essilor Group is the world's leading ophthalmic optics company, designing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide range of lenses that improve and protect eyesight. Guided by a mission to improve lives by improving sight, the Group invests over €200 million annually in research and innovation to deliver more effective products. Its portfolio includes renowned brands such as Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, Eyezen™, Xperio®, Foster Grant®, and Bolon™, as well as equipment, instruments, and services for eyecare professionals. Essilor employs nearly 69,000 people worldwide and operates 32 plants, 490 prescription laboratories and edging facilities, 14 distribution centers, and 5 research and development centers. More information about the company and its global activities is available at https://www.essilor.com.

Role Description

The Production Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mariveles, overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality lens production. This role coordinates production schedules, allocates resources, and supervises production teams to meet output, quality, and cost targets. The Production Manager monitors equipment performance, initiates preventive maintenance, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and reduce waste. Responsibilities include enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards, tracking production metrics, preparing operational reports, and collaborating with quality, supply chain, and engineering teams. The role also involves coaching and developing team members, supporting problem-solving on the shop floor, and contributing to strategic planning for capacity and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Strong production and operations management skills, including capacity planning, workflow optimization, and shop floor supervision.
• Experience with quality assurance, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, preventive maintenance practices, and basic industrial engineering principles.
• Proficiency in using production management software, data analysis tools, and standard office applications to track metrics and generate reports.
• Effective leadership, team-building, and performance management abilities, with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated skills in problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations, environmental compliance, and safe work practices in production settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience in manufacturing operations.
• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Supervisor, or similar role in manufacturing; experience in optics or healthcare-related products is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Mariveles, with flexibility to support