Plant Operations Director (Food Production)

Location: Pasig Work Setup: Full Onsite Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift Role Overview The Plant Operations Head is a senior leadership role who will manage the overall large-scale and multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring seamless integration of production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance functions. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across a high-volume food manufacturing environment. It also ensures consistent delivery of quality output while meeting business demand and regulatory standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Operations Management, or a related field MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage 20 to 25+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations Strong background in food manufacturing, particularly dough-based, baked goods, flour-based, or commissary operations Proven experience in senior plant leadership roles (e.g., Plant Head, Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, or equivalent) Deep knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance in food production Experience managing large-scale, high-volume production facilities and cross-functional teams Strong expertise in production, engineering maintenance, supply chain coordination, and operational planning Key Responsibilities Plant Operations Leadership Oversee end-to-end plant operations covering production, engineering, quality, warehouse, and maintenance functions Drive achievement of operational KPIs including efficiency, output, waste reduction, downtime, and service levels Lead plant-wide planning and execution to meet production demand and business growth requirements Develop and implement strategies to enhance overall plant productivity and performance Production & Manufacturing Management Manage high-volume dough-based or similar food manufacturing operations with focus on consistency and efficiency Oversee production planning, scheduling, capacity management, and manpower deployment Ensure strict compliance with production standards, SOPs, and manufacturing best practices Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, Kaizen, or similar methodologies Quality, Food Safety & Compliance Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety regulations Collaborate with Quality Assurance and R&D teams to maintain product integrity and consistency Lead initiatives to reduce defects, deviations, and production waste Engineering & Maintenance Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure high equipment reliability and uptime Support facility upgrades, automation initiatives, and plant expansion projects Ensure readiness and efficiency of all production equipment and infrastructure Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination Work closely with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production flow Monitor raw material usage, inventory levels, and production forecasts Ensure operational readiness during peak demand and nationwide distribution requirements People Leadership & Organizational Development Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership teams across all operational functions Foster a culture of accountability, safety, discipline, and continuous improvement Drive workforce planning, capability development, and succession planning initiatives Financial & Operational Performance Manage plant budgets, cost controls, and resource optimization programs Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions where necessary Drive operational efficiency while maintaining quality and service standards