Kitchen Production Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Production Manager to lead daily central kitchen/commissary production operations. This role is responsible for end-to-end production planning, raw material management, cost controls, yield management, and batch traceability using ERP systems.

Note on Qualification: This is an industrial production and manufacturing role. Candidates must possess hands-on experience managing structured food production plants or central commissaries. Traditional restaurant or hotel kitchen management experience alone is insufficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Formulate, implement, and track daily/weekly master production schedules based on branch order forecasts and sales coordination.
• Inventory Control & Yield Management: Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods across stock movements, physical counts, shelf-life/expiration tracking, and waste reduction initiatives.
• ERP System Administration: Maintain accurate, real-time records in the ERP system for material issuances, production outputs, batch consumption, inventory transfers, and variance reports.
• Standardization & Recipe BOM: Collaborate with corporate chefs to formalize standard recipes, build precise Bills of Materials (BOM), conduct yield tests, and establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
• Costing & Productivity Monitoring: Track direct production costs, labor efficiency, machine uptime, and variance between standard and actual raw material consumption.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule production personnel; drive active coordination across Purchasing, Warehouse, Sales/Logistics, and Accounting departments.
• Food Safety, Quality & Traceability: Enforce strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, quality assurance protocols, and complete batch/lot traceability.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or managerial experience specifically within a food manufacturing plant, industrial central kitchen, or food commissary in the Philippines.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience executing production planning, inventory tracking, and BOM management within an ERP environment. Experience with eCount ERP is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Deep working knowledge of batch costing, BOM creation, yield calculations, material requirements planning (MRP), and physical inventory auditing.
• Regulatory & Quality Knowledge: Strong command of GMP, HACCP, food safety regulations, and sanitation protocols required in commercial food processing.
• Leadership & Operational Style: Strong leadership presence capable of bridging the gap between culinary creativity and industrial discipline—driving accountability, procedural consistency, and structured reporting.

What we offer

At SCE Consulting Inc., we are committed to supporting our employees' career development and wellbeing. We offer competitive remuneration packages, opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organisation. We provide a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Our full-time employees benefit from comprehensive support and access to company resources that enable you to perform at your best. We also emphasise work-life balance and encourage open communication to ensure our team members feel supported in their roles.

About us

SCE Consulting Inc. is a dynamic organisation operating in the manufacturing, transport and logistics sector with a focus on production and scheduling excellence. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services through efficient operations and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our team is built on principles of professionalism, reliability and innovation. We take pride in our ability to optimise production processes and maintain the highest standards of operational performance. We foster a culture where teamwork, accountability and excellence are at the core of everything we do.

Apply now

Ready to make an impact as our Kitchen Production Manager? If you have the experience and skills we're looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to our recruitment team today.