Production Shift Manager

Dyson GmbH; Philippines; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the Philippines is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage shift operations and oversee SAP systems for materials management. The role involves leading Kanban systems, driving process improvements, and ensuring effective communication across teams. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, possess advanced SAP skills, and have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. Join a diverse team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in production supervision and materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience running Kanban systems and optimizing material flow.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee SAP modules for production-related transactions.
• Lead Kanban systems; ensure timely movement of materials to production.
• Supervise receiving, storing, and issuing of materials.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and warehouse teams.
• Manage shift personnel and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Identify and drive process improvements in material flow.
• Generate shift reports and SAP dashboards.

Skills

Advanced SAP user skills

Production supervision

Leadership experience

Strong troubleshooting skills

Solid communication skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP MM module

SAP PP module

Job description

Supervise shift production while ensuring materials, inventory, and workflows move seamlessly and efficiently. Take ownership of SAP system used for materials management (MM) and production planning (PP) modules. Direct store and Kanban operations to drive real-time material flow, support production targets, and sustain high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP System Control: Operate and oversee SAP MM and PP modules on all production-related transactions—materials receipt, consumption, transfers, and stock adjustments. Troubleshoot and train team in SAP best practices.
• Material Flow & Kanban Supervision: Lead and maintain Kanban systems; ensure materials are moved on time to production lines. Optimize material replenishment cycles and avoid bottlenecks.
• Store & Inventory Oversight: Supervise stores team in receiving, storing, and issuing materials. Maintain accurate records, conduct regular cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies in SAP.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with production, engineering and warehouse teams to solve material availability issues and keep production on track.
• Shift Leadership: Manage and motivate shift personnel, ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures, and deliver team training in material handling and SAP usage.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive process improvements in material flow and SAP accuracy. Champion lean methodologies in all store and production support processes.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate shift reports, inventory records, and SAP dashboards. Use data to highlight risks, shortages, and improvement opportunities for management.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in production supervision and materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced SAP user skills, especially MM & PP modules.
• Direct experience running Kanban systems and optimizing material flow.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with digital production or supply chain systems.
• Leadership experience in a shift or team-based environment.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is desirable.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.