Manufacturing Director

Position: Manufacturing Director

Location:. Laguna - Conduct Field Visits Continuously (NCR)

Overview:

This role will be pivotal in driving manufacturing excellence, optimizing resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and spearheading key engineering and technical initiatives across multiple sites. The successful candidate will bring in-depth expertise in plant management, continuous improvement, and operational leadership within a highly regulated production environment.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Formulate and implement manufacturing strategies in alignment with the overall business and supply chain plans
• Oversee production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and sustainability across all locations
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources and drive initiatives to improve plant productivity and asset reliability

2. Maintenance, Quality & Compliance

• Lead the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Strengthen quality assurance systems and establish controls to ensure product integrity

3. Engineering & Technical Execution

• Provide technical support for capital projects, new equipment commissioning, and process upgrades
• Lead the execution of approved CAPEX initiatives, including budget control, supplier coordination, and project tracking
• Identify automation and digitalization opportunities to improve operational responsiveness and efficiency

4. Sustainability & Resource Management

• Champion energy and water efficiency strategies, manage utilities operations, and reduce environmental footprint
• Establish systems to monitor and optimize energy usage, cost control, and equipment sustainability

5. People & Performance Management

• Drive a high-performance culture by leading and developing plant managers and functional leads
• Set KPIs for production efficiency, safety, quality, and maintenance; ensure consistent performance reviews
• Build succession and capability plans aligned with business growth

Qualifications:

• Licensed Engineer or degree holder in Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 56 years in a senior leadership capacity within manufacturing operations
• Strong familiarity with quality systems (HACCP, GMP, ISO/FSSC), TPM, SAP, Kaizen, and other production management tools
• Proven experience in project execution, CAPEX management, and multi-site operations
• Must possess strong communication skills, strategic influencing ability, and operational discipline

Ideal Candidate Profile:

This role suits a results-oriented leader with a deep understanding of integrated supply chain and plant management. You thrive in fast-paced environments, can balance hands-on operations with strategic foresight, and are passionate about driving sustainable business value through operational excellence.