Production Manager- Cement Industry

Michael Page Philippines; Central Luzon; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment (Philippines) Inc. is seeking a seasoned Cement Plant Leader to drive end-to-end operations, stabilize performance, and boost output while upholding safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires licensed Mechanical or Chemical Engineer credentials (MBA advantageous) and 6–8 years of people management in cement manufacturing. You will guide a 40–50 person team and partner with site leadership on strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical or Chemical Engineer; MBA advantageous.
• Extensive cement manufacturing industry experience.
• Minimum 6-8 years of people management experience.
• Proven track record in production management and plant performance improvement.
• Demonstrated success in reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Experience in continuous improvement, cost optimization and productivity initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cement manufacturing operations from raw materials to finished cement.
• Restore operational stability and improve overall plant performance.
• Reduce downtime and improve equipment and production reliability.
• Drive production output while maintaining quality, cost, and safety targets.
• Develop and execute initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity, and discipline.
• Lead and develop a team of 40-50 through Shift Operations Managers.
• Manage production planning, resource utilization, and workflow optimization.
• Champion a strong safety culture and compliance with HSE standards.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and best practices across the plant.
• Partner with site leadership to deliver production and business objectives.

Skills

People management

Production management

Operational excellence

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Licensed Chemical Engineer

MBA

Job description

• Lead the turnaround of a major manufacturing facility
• Drive operational excellence with significant business impact

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong footprint in the Philippines. The organization is committed to operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, offering a dynamic environment where leaders can make a visible and lasting impact.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end cement manufacturing operations from raw material processing through finished cement production.
• Restore operational stability and improve overall plant performance.
• Reduce downtime and improve equipment and production reliability.
• Drive production output while maintaining quality, cost, and safety targets.
• Develop and execute initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity, and operational discipline.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 40-50 employees through Shift Operations Managers.
• Manage production planning, resource utilization, and workflow optimization.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, environmental, and operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and operational best practices across the plant.
• Partner closely with site leadership to deliver production and business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer or Chemical Engineer; MBA is an advantage.
• Extensive experience within the cement manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 6-8 years of people management experience.
• Strong track record in production management, operational excellence, and plant performance improvement.
• Demonstrated success in reducing downtime and improving manufacturing efficiency.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement, cost optimization, and productivity initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead one of the organization's most critical manufacturing facilities.
• High visibility role with direct impact on plant performance and business results.
• Strong platform to showcase operational turnaround and transformation expertise.
• Exposure to senior manufacturing leadership.
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Career growth within a respected industrial organization.