Production Manager

agripacific corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

agripacific corporation in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to lead plant operations, ensure production targets are met, and optimize costs through effective utilization of manpower, materials, and machines.

You will drive process improvements, coordinate with Engineering, Warehouse, and Maintenance, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance reviews, and creating a culture of safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 3 years in production or manufacturing operations with team management.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and project/resource/risk/change management skills.
• Business acumen with budgeting and expense reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder buy-in.
• Leadership experience developing future leaders and managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight to meet targets with minimal cost.
• Quality Compliance to ensure products meet standards.
• Manpower Management coordinating with supervisors for staffing.
• Machine Performance & Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Process Improvement to enhance efficiency.
• Action Planning to address inefficiencies and ensure timely implementation.
• Material Coordination with Warehouse for uninterrupted production.
• Cost Optimization to reduce scrap and waste.
• Cross-functional Collaboration with Engineering and Warehouse.
• People Management & Development to coach and evaluate staff.

Skills

Strategic execution

Critical thinking

Project management

Financial management

Clear communication

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Production Oversight: Ensure that the plant achieves production targets through effective utilization of manpower, materials, machines, and methods at minimal cost.
• Quality Compliance: Monitor and ensure that all products meet the required quality standards.
• Manpower Management: Coordinate with Production Line Supervisors to maintain adequate staffing based on weekly production schedules; monitor and improve manpower efficiency (e.g., man-hour/carton).
• Machine Performance & Maintenance: Oversee machine monitoring, preventive maintenance, repairs, and plant trials to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current production processes and equipment; recommend and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Action Planning: Develop and execute Action Plans to address manufacturing inefficiencies, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
• Material Coordination: Collaborate with the Warehouse team to ensure sufficient raw, packaging, and general materials for uninterrupted production.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and material usage costs; evaluate and recommend best approaches to the Plant Manager.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Warehouse, and other teams to ensure smooth operations and machine performance optimization.
• People Management & Development: Lead the Production and In-Line Maintenance teams to achieve performance targets; develop direct reports' skills and address team grievances promptly.

Position Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in production or manufacturing operations, preferably in a plant or FMCG environment, with proven experience in overseeing production processes and team management.
• Strategy Execution: Strong critical and logical thinking for problem solving and decision making; accountable and results-driven; skilled in project, resource, risk, and change management.
• Business Acumen: Proficient in systems thinking to understand interdependencies across the manufacturing unit; capable of financial management including budgeting and expense reporting.
• Communication: Clear and straightforward in discussions and presentations; adept at technical writing, report interpretation, and securing stakeholder buy-in.
• People Leadership: Experienced in target setting, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation; skilled in developing future leaders, driving team ownership and accountability, defining roles and responsibilities, managing cross-functional teams, and addressing employee conflicts or concerns.

• Process Innovation: Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, implement efficient production methods, and optimize plant operations.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates pride in achieving production targets, ensuring high-quality output, and maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
• Customer & Stakeholder Focus: Skilled in aligning production output with business requirements, ensuring timely delivery, and meeting internal and external quality expectations.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Warehouse, and Maintenance, fostering a positive and accountable work environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and optimize production operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient plant performance, driving process improvements, and developing a high-performing team. We offer a supportive and collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and making a tangible impact on our operations and business success.