Production Supervisor

INSPI Philippine; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPI Philippine is seeking a Production Head to oversee end-to-end manufacturing for skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products in Quezon City. You will lead production planning, resource allocation, and inventory management while ensuring GMP compliance and regulatory adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in production management, and hands-on improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years in manufacturing plant roles (production management, cosmetics, skincare, personal care, or FMCG).
• Proven experience managing production teams and planning.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements (FDA Philippines).
• Experience in inventory management, supply chain coordination, and operational reporting.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel/Sheets, ERP, and production management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales orders, finished goods inventory, and requirements.
• Allocate manpower, equipment, and resources to meet targets and minimize waste.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, and workflows to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee maintenance and proper use of production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ensure GMP and FDA Philippines compliance; review SOPs/WIs for filling, packaging, and production.
• Collaborate with QA/QC/Regulatory teams for batch compliance and quality.
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Skills

Production planning

Resource allocation

Inventory management

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

SOPs & WIs

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Cosmetic Science

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Position Summary:

The Production Head oversees the end-to-end manufacturing operations of skincare, cosmetic, and personal care products. This role is responsible for production planning, resource allocation, inventory management, regulatory compliance, team leadership, workplace safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Head ensures that all products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and company quality standards while achieving production targets, operational objectives, and business goals (receiving bulk from compounding up to finished goods ready for delivery).

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales orders (forecasts), inventory levels of finished goods, and operational requirements.

• Allocate manpower, equipment, and production resources efficiently to achieve production targets and minimize waste.

• Monitor production output, efficiency, and workflow to ensure timely completion of manufacturing activities (time in motion studies).

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and proper utilization of production equipment and machinery to minimize downtime.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA Philippines regulations, and other applicable cosmetic manufacturing standards.

• Review, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) related to filling, packaging, and production operations.

• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Regulatory teams to ensure product consistency, batch compliance, and quality standards.

• Support audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action implementation related to manufacturing operations.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Monitor and oversee inventory levels of packaging materials and finished goods.

• Ensure proper inventory control practices, including FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired-First-Out) implementation.

• Coordinate with compounding team and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of production materials and prevent supply chain disruptions.

• Track material consumption and optimize inventory utilization to reduce waste and operational costs.

Team Leadership & Workplace Safety

• Lead, train, supervise, and evaluate production personnel, line leaders, and manufacturing staff.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Maintain a safe and hazard-free production environment through proper implementation of safety protocols and procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

• Establish and monitor production KPIs related to productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and operational optimization.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.

• Manage production budgets and recommend cost-saving measures without compromising quality and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing plant: production management, cosmetics, skincare, pharmaceutical, personal care, homecare, or food manufacturing FMCG industries.

• Proven experience managing production teams, production planning, and manufacturing operations.

• Strong knowledge of GMP standards, FDA Philippines regulations, and cosmetic manufacturing requirements. With FDA GMP training is a plus.

• Experience in inventory management, supply chain coordination, equipment management, and operational reporting.

• Strong leadership, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, ERP systems, and production management tools.

Experience:

• Production Supervisor: 3 years (Required)

• Manufacturing / Plant: 3 years (Required)

• Beauty Industry: 3 years (Required)