MWS Manager

Monroe Consulting Group is an executive search firm recruiting on behalf of a leading multinational FMCG company. Our client is seeking an IE/MWS Manager to join their Antipolo manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving industrial engineering, Lean/TPM initiatives, productivity and cost improvements, capacity planning, and long-term manufacturing strategy.

About the Role
Accountable for the development and implementation of the Antipolo Factory’s IE/MWS programs in line with the factory’s strategic plans, CBN and long-term strategies and vision. The IE/MWS Manager plays a key role in the deployment of MWS pillars through cross functional teams to achieve factory KPI’s and support the Antipolo factory in achieving world class manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Deploys IE Methodologies to increase site cost competitiveness:

• Develops long term roadmap and master plan for the factory including the capital and equipment plan with support from the Factory Management Team;
• Conducts scenario planning and modelling to identify site future cost competitive opportunities;
• Conducts labour planning analysis of long-term capacity and labour balance to ensure effective labour utilisation;
• Maintain connection with other markets for potential supply opportunities, work with planning and finance BP for capacity and financial deep dive and actions for volume growth.
• Works closely with VSM and Planning team, identifies opportunities to optimize headcount in the factory while enhance the capacity to support the growth of Asia markets.
• Regularly review current equipment output rate, update operation parameter to ensure up-to-date TRS, thus optimize equipment operation efficiency for reliable and predictable output.
• Accountable for ATP VL deliverable, coach and facilitate cross-functional workshops for achievable plans. Actively enroll in regional sustainability and other cost saving projects.
• CAB (CAPEX) Management on site, shaping, strategy, spend profile, BIDS & IRR Support.

Deploys and leads the MWS programs in the Antipolo factory:

• Actively participates as part of the Factory Management Team and establishes a IE/MWS master plan for the Antipolo factory;
• In line with the factory strategies and goals, deploys plans across all the MWS pillars and oversees their timely execution;
• Builds a MWS culture across the organization through communication, promotion and recognition the MWS pillars, tools and individual success stories;
• Leads factory FI pillar and ensure deployment of Focused Improvement Teams to conduct detailed loss analysis and ensure the team deployment is consistent and aligned with the major losses and priorities on site;
• Be the champion for factory performance data in the factory including accuracy, timeliness and consistency of data;
• Provides mentorship, management, and performance review for MWS activities’ teams; and
• Ensures engagement and development for all individual MWS team members.
• Understands, identifies and practices Quality and Food Safety Procedures and standards in handling products;
• Track, validate, and present the factory operational results to factory management and Regional.
• Be the champion for factory performance data in the factory including accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of data.
• Involve FMT members for engagement and development for all individual MWS team members
• Understands, identifies and practices Quality and Food Safety Procedures and standards in typical food process plant operation; and
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Plant Director.

Key Requirements

• BS Degree or Graduate of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial Engineering or any similar course
• At least 10 years LEAN/TPM experience in a multinational food company with the last 5 years in a managerial capacity; preferably FMCG
• With experience in working on HACCP/ Food Safety/ GMP
• With a proven track record as a change leader in the deployment of LEAN / TPM Programs
• Extensive experience in LEAN/TPM methodologies and should be at an advance or expert level in the core pillars – FI, AM and PM
• Good knowledge and skills in statistics, and finance analysis
• Strong communication skill and project management experience