Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Hacienda Macalauan, Inc., Brgy. Mabacan, Calauan, Laguna

Reports To: President / Top Management

Company Overview

Hacienda Macalauan, Inc. (HMI) is a dairy farm and dairy product processing company located in Brgy. Mabacan, Calauan, Laguna. We operate a dairy farm with Holstein–Friesian × Sahiwal crossbred cows, an automated milking parlor, a lot feeding system, and follow Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and various biosecurity measures. HMI also processes milk and dairy items, including cheese, kesong puti, etc. (Hacienda Macalauan)

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will oversee and manage the full operations of the dairy processing plant and related farm plant facilities, ensuring efficient, safe, compliant, and cost-effective production. The role includes responsibility for production, quality control, maintenance, staff, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of plant operations (dairy processing, packaging, refrigeration, etc.).
• Develop, implement, and monitor production schedules, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts from Marketing.
• Ensure quality of output meets internal standards and regulatory requirements for food safety.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and facility, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Lead initiatives for efficiency improvement, waste reduction, cost control, and yield optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, biosecurity, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage plant budget, operating costs, and plant performance metrics.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and lead plant personnel; ensure appropriate staffing levels and staff development.
• Coordinate with other departments — Quality Control, Engineering, Procurement, Inventory, HR, etc.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to Top Management on operational performance, issues, and improvement plans.
• Innovate and implement best practices (lean manufacturing, process or technological upgrades) to maintain competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related), Dairy Science, Food Science, or other relevant field.
• Significant experience of 8–12 years in plant operations, preferably in dairy, food/beverage, or perishable product manufacturing; at least several years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong technical knowledge of dairy processing, equipment maintenance, hygiene, food safety, refrigeration, packaging, etc.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (food safety regulations, biosecurity, Good Agricultural Practices, etc.).
• Leadership skills: able to lead teams, resolve conflicts, make decisions, develop staff.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to drive continuous improvement and adapt to changing requirements.
• Willingness to work under production schedules that may require shift work, overtime, or weekend responsibilities if needed.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with automated dairies or modern dairy processing plants.
• Knowledge of cost accounting / plant budgeting.
• Exposure to implementing audit systems (HACCP, GMP, GAP).
• Experience handling cold chain logistics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health benefits.
• Performance bonuses / incentives tied to plant KPIs.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Other standard company perks (e.g. uniform, allowances).

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience to: Include "Plant Manager Application" in the subject.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php90, Php150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Flextime
• Health insurance
• On-site parking
• Pay raise
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person