Plant Manager (Food Manufacturing)

The successful candidate will play a key role in streamlining workflows, strengthening cost controls, and implementing process improvements that enhance plant performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall plant operations to achieve production, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Establish and improve operational systems, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor performance metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve operational issues and optimize processes.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage, develop, and engage plant personnel to drive accountability and performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Oversee plant budgeting, cost control, and resource optimization.
• Implement sustainability initiatives to minimize waste and environmental impact.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by adopting industry best practices.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within multinational organizations, leading local companies, or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven people‑management experience with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, make sound decisions, and implement effective solutions.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, and efficiency frameworks.
• Working knowledge of quality standards, regulatory compliance, and operational controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven manufacturing environment.
• Work Location: Davao City

Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc., the hiring entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation.