Senior Plant Manager

Viventis Search Asia; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia seeks a Senior Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing facility in the Philippines. You will oversee production, maintenance, quality, safety, and cost control while driving continuous improvement and people development.

The role requires strong leadership in operations management, production planning, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement to align capacity with demand and business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• 8–10 years in manufacturing ops with plant leadership.
• Experience in printing/packaging is preferred.
• Proven track record in end-to-end plant operations and cost control.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing.
• Develop production strategies to meet targets and delivery commitments.
• Optimize use of manpower, equipment, and materials to reduce costs.
• Monitor KPIs for productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality standards.
• Lead and develop plant personnel and workforce planning.
• Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance.
• Manage budgets, opex, and capex to support growth.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management.
• Oversee equipment maintenance programs and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

People Management

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Operations Management

Safety Compliance

Data-Driven Decision Making

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Plant Manager will oversee the overall operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient production, high product quality, cost optimization, workplace safety, and compliance with company standards. The role requires strong leadership in manufacturing operations, production planning, continuous improvement, and people management, preferably within the printing and packaging industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operations of the manufacturing plant, including production, maintenance, quality control, warehousing, and other related functions.


• Develop and implement production strategies and operational plans to achieve business objectives, production targets, and delivery commitments.


• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, raw materials, and other resources to maximize productivity and minimize operational costs.


• Monitor production performance, product quality, equipment efficiency, and delivery schedules to ensure compliance with established standards.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce waste, improve production efficiency, and minimize downtime.


• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) covering productivity, quality, cost, safety, and operational efficiency.


• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, environmental requirements, quality standards, and internal policies.


• Lead, develop, and motivate plant personnel, ensuring effective workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.


• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and other departments to align production capacity with customer requirements and business priorities.


• Oversee equipment maintenance programs and ensure the reliability and availability of plant machinery and production facilities.


• Manage plant budgets, operating expenses, and capital expenditure requirements to support operational efficiency and business growth.


• Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive measures to ensure business continuity.


• Prepare and present operational reports, performance updates, and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.


• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with substantial experience in a plant management or senior operations leadership role.


• Experience in printing, packaging, paper products, or a related manufacturing industry is highly preferred.


• Proven track record in managing end-to-end plant operations, production planning, quality assurance, maintenance, and cost control.


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, quality management, and workplace safety standards.


• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, productivity enhancement, waste reduction, and operational cost optimization.


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


• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.


• Proficiency in production monitoring, operational reporting, and performance management.