Manufacturing Manager

Title: Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager oversees daily production operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards are met while managing staff, schedules, and budgets. They coordinate workflow, maintain equipment, and resolve technical issues to meet production goals. Key responsibilities include staffing, cost control, and implementing process improvements.

• Production Management: Planning, scheduling, and directing production processes to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality standards.
• Staff Leadership: Hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising production staff, including performance management and shift scheduling.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring the production floor adheres to all company SOPs, safety protocols, and industry regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Operational Efficiency: Identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure machinery is functional, repaired, and properly calibrated.
• Reporting: Delivering regular production reports, quality metrics, and budget updates to senior management.

Job Qualifications

• A graduate of Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or equivalent courses.
• Preferably completed a Master's Degree.
• With at least five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a food manufacturing plant.
• With at least three (3) years of plant operations management in a multinational or local top companies.
• Knowledgeable of production management software, ERP systems, and machinery.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Willing to work onsite in Danao, Cebu.
• Pinnacle Quality Food Inc., the hiring entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation.