Calamba, Calabarzon, Philippines
Operations and Manufacturing Executive with 30+ years of leadership experience across FMCG, dairy, food processing, horticulture, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain operations in the Philippines, Middle East, and East Africa. Proven track record of delivering Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S), greenfield project execution, plant start-ups, and business transformation initiatives that improve profitability, productivity, service performance, quality, and safety. Career highlights include: • 30% manufacturing cost reduction while maintaining 100% customer service levels • 26% increase in output and 27% improvement in manufacturing efficiency through IL6S deployment • Leadership of a PHP 80 million greenfield manufacturing project • 15% waste reduction and 10% labor productivity improvement across multi-site operations • Contribution to approximately USD 3 million in regional operational savings • Delivery of USD 1.5 million annual savings through successful facility commissioning • More than 1,000 consecutive days without a lost-time accident International leadership experience across the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kenya, Malaysia, the United States, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Passionate about building high-performing teams, strengthening manufacturing capability, optimizing supply chains, and delivering sustainable business results through Operational Excellence.
· Led dairy manufacturing operations producing approximately 1,020 MT of milk products and 360 MT of ice cream annually. · Managed 85 employees across production, quality, maintenance, warehousing, and supply chain functions. · Delivered approximately 30% manufacturing cost reduction through labor productivity, process optimization, and waste elimination initiatives. · Maintained 100% customer service level and achieved yields of 99.7% (ice cream) and 98.8% (milk processing). · Strengthened GMP, HACCP, food safety, EHS, and continuous improvement culture.
· Directed manufacturing operations and B2B commercial activities serving HoReCa customers. · Achieved 100% service level and 100% production yield through disciplined operational controls. · Managed production planning, logistics, inventory, customer relationships, and operational budgets.
• Reported to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and was responsible for the operations of the bottling facility, local procurement, and inbound logistics. • Championed operational excellence to achieve the KPIs. • Led the team to deliver high productivity and to keep costs low to support a competitive bottom line. • Installed effective measures to ensure or promote the safety of the personnel, products, and the facility.
· Led a PHP 80 million greenfield food manufacturing project with planned capacity of 120 MT annually. · Directed plant design, construction, equipment sourcing, commissioning, regulatory approvals, and operational readiness. · Established systems for production, quality, maintenance, procurement, safety, and workforce capability development.
· Directed multi-site operations across three packhouses with 600–800 employees. · Reduced waste by 15% through Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives. · Improved labor productivity by 10% and maintained 100% service levels. · Led CAPEX projects, food safety compliance, EHS programs, and workforce development.
• Directed end-to-end operations of a fuel retail and distribution business, overseeing supply chain, inventory management, logistics, customer service, safety, and environmental compliance. • Strengthened internal controls, financial reporting, cash flow management, and operational governance. • Improved customer responsiveness and operational efficiency through process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives. • Served as Pollution Control Officer and Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with applicable national and local regulations.