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Operations Director – Commissary & Production

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Location: Pasig City Work Setup: Full Onsite Industry: Food Manufacturing / Commissary Operations / FMCG

Role Overview

A leading high-volume food manufacturing operation is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to oversee end-to-end plant operations for a large-scale production facility. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across production, engineering, maintenance, quality, warehouse coordination, food safety, and workforce management.

The position will play a key role in strengthening operational efficiency, improving plant performance, supporting business expansion, and ensuring consistent product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate should come from large-scale food production environments with strong exposure to dough-based, baked goods, flour-based, commissary, frozen bakery, or similar continuous manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Manufacturing Leadership

  • Lead overall plant operations covering production, engineering, maintenance, warehousing, quality, and operational support functions
  • Drive plant performance through effective execution of operational KPIs including productivity, yield, downtime reduction, waste management, and service reliability
  • Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business growth and nationwide production requirements
  • Ensure efficient plant utilization, capacity optimization, and sustainable operational improvements
  • Oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations

Production & Operational Excellence

  • Manage high-volume manufacturing operations focused on product consistency, efficiency, and process reliability
  • Oversee production scheduling, manpower deployment, and capacity planning to meet operational targets
  • Ensure adherence to manufacturing standards, SOPs, operational controls, and food production best practices
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
  • Lead initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and operational efficiency improvements

Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure strict compliance with GMP, HACCP, sanitation standards, food safety regulations, and internal quality systems
  • Partner with Quality and R&D teams to maintain product integrity, process consistency, and manufacturing standards
  • Lead corrective and preventive action initiatives related to production deviations, quality incidents, and operational risks
  • Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across plant operations

Engineering & Maintenance Management

  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational reliability
  • Support equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, facility improvements, and plant expansion projects
  • Ensure engineering and maintenance teams maintain high standards for operational readiness and equipment performance
  • Drive improvements in machine efficiency, utility management, and maintenance planning

Supply Chain & Operational Coordination

  • Collaborate closely with procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted production operations
  • Monitor inventory utilization, material availability, and operational readiness to support demand fluctuations
  • Support production continuity during peak seasons, nationwide campaigns, and business expansion requirements
  • Ensure effective coordination across cross-functional operational teams

Leadership & Organizational Development

  • Lead and develop plant leadership teams across production, engineering, warehouse, quality, and support functions
  • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, operational discipline, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Drive workforce capability development, succession planning, and organizational strengthening initiatives
  • Mentor operational leaders and strengthen overall plant management capability

Financial & Business Performance

  • Manage plant operational budgets, resource utilization, and cost optimization initiatives
  • Monitor operational metrics and implement action plans to address performance gaps
  • Drive sustainable operational efficiencies while maintaining quality and customer service standards
  • Support long-term operational planning and manufacturing scalability initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • MBA or postgraduate studies are an advantage
  • Minimum 12–15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments
  • Strong exposure to large-scale dough-based, bakery, flour-based, commissary, frozen food, or continuous manufacturing operations
  • Proven leadership experience managing large manufacturing facilities and multi-functional plant teams
  • Strong background in production operations, engineering, maintenance, quality systems, and supply chain coordination
  • Deep understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety regulations, and manufacturing compliance standards
  • Demonstrated experience leading operational transformation, efficiency improvement, and plant optimization initiatives
  • Proven ability to manage large workforce operations within fast-paced manufacturing environments

Preferred Industry Exposure

Strong preference for candidates with experience in:

  • Bakery and bread manufacturing
  • Dough-based or flour-based food production
  • Commissary or centralized kitchen operations
  • Frozen or ready-to-cook food manufacturing
  • High-volume FMCG food production
  • QSR manufacturing and production support operations

Key Competencies

  • Strategic Manufacturing Leadership
  • High-Volume Plant Operations
  • Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing & TPM
  • Food Safety & Quality Systems
  • Engineering & Maintenance Management
  • Cost Optimization & Productivity Improvement
  • Workforce Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Supply Chain & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Business & Operational Planning
  • Change Management & Transformation Leadership
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