Our client is an FMCG / Food Beverage Company
Job Purpose :
This role is responsible for providing overall strategic leadership and direction to the Manufacturing function to ensure efficient and effective operations and the availability of products and services anchored on the short, medium and long-term plan of the company.
Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Manufacturing Operations
- Provides strategic direction and guidance in creating an effective and robust manufacturing strategy to support the business requirements
- Ensures that manufacturing systems and processes are in place to produce products at the right time and cost.
- Provides strategic leadership in manufacturing and footprint planning including strategies for operational synergy and expansion.
- Puts in place the definition and tracking of manufacturing KPIs and dashboards ensuring that these are reflective of the overall business strategy
2. Projects and CAPEX Management
Leads in developing CAPEX strategies, identifying and prioritizing projects that supports the overall business strategyOversees the timely implementation and tracking of CAPEX projects, time, cost, and overall result3. Performance Management & Improvement
Establishes, drives, monitors, and benchmarks Key Performance Indicators to ensure that logistics performance is properly and proactively managedLeads in the identification and implementation of improvement initiatives to reduce distribution cost and other related costs, increase operational efficiency and capability, optimize the use of company resources4. Annual Operating Plan and Cost Management
Prepares department budget, monitors and ensures operational expenses are within approved budgetEvaluates and implements cost-savings opportunities while maintaining the quality and level of serviceLeads Logistics team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, increase productivity, and maximize resources5. Organization and People Development
Coaches, mentors, and identifies training and developmental needs and job competencies of line personnel to build a well-informed, well-trained, empowered workforce, and stable organizationConducts periodic staff meeting to update plans and initiativesEngages the workforce in establishing harmonious relationships and follows the proper implementation of Company Rules & Regulations including discipline, work attendance, etcDirect Reports : Head, Area Operation
Head, Quality Assurance & Standards
Head, Manufacturing Excellence
Requirements
Skills / Qualifications :
A. Education, Professional Experience, Certifications
College Graduate in any Engineering disciplineMore than twenty years of professional experience in FMCG, Cosmetics / Pharma, manufacturing / logistics, with ten years in a managerial / leadership capacityProven expertise in manufacturing excellence, project management, and business partner managementDemonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects with competing priorities and diverse stakeholdersStrong business acumen and strategic decision-making skillsOwn and deliver the Profit & Loss (P&L) of the business unitExperience in multi-plant managementB. Internal and External Interactions
Internal : Execom, Area and Regional Heads, Function / Department Heads, Manufacturing team, Supply Chain teamExternal : Board of Directors, Government Officials, Key StakeholdersPreferred Leadership Style
Strong execution-focused leader who ensures strategies are translated into tangible results on the groundDecisive and assertive in driving organizational alignment and making tough calls, including workforce restructuring or layoffs if requiredAggressive in meeting deadlines and timelines, ensuring manufacturing commitments are delivered with urgency and precisionAble to mobilise and inspire teams, holding them accountable to performance standards while maintaining discipline and focusResults-driven with a no-nonsense approach, yet capable of motivating and building trust among cross-functional teams
Job Type : Permanent
Employment Type : Full-time
Schedule : Monday to Friday 8AM – 5PM (Philippine Standard Time)
Location : Full-onsite (Alabang, Muntinlupa)
Industry : Manufacturing - Food & Beverages