Manufacturing Manager Job Hiring in Papua New Guinea for Zenag Chicken

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Job Vacancy: Manufacturing Manager
Employer/Company: Highland Products Limited trading as Zenag Chicken
Job Location: Papua New Guinea

Manufacturing Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 8–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in poultry, food processing, FMCG, or agricultural sectors
• Proven experience managing complex operations and multi-site teams. Strong knowledge of food safety systems, WHS legislation, and production technologies.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and capital project management. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• The Senior Manufacturing Manager plays a critical leadership role within the organisation, overseeing the end-toend operations of the poultry processing plant, egg grading facility, and pulp moulding (egg carton) production.
• This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, managing costs, and delivering on key performance indicators across all manufacturing sites

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all manufacturing operations across poultry processing, egg grading, and pulp moulding facilities
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals to optimise throughput, quality, and profitability
• Collaborate with senior leadership to plan and execute capital projects, plant upgrades, and automation initiatives
• Build and lead high-performing teams by mentoring plant managers, supervisors, and key staff
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement
• Implement workforce planning and training programs to meet production demands
• Ensure consistent, high-quality output in line with customer and regulatory standards
• Monitor production performance and lead root-cause analysis to resolve inefficiencies or quality issues
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to minimise downtime
• Ensure compliance with all WHS, environmental, biosecurity, and food safety regulations (including HACCP, BRC, or ISO standards as applicable).
• Lead site audits, inspections, and certification processes. Promote and enforce strict hygiene and animal welfare protocols across operations.
• Develop, manage, and report on budgets for each facility.
• Drive cost control initiatives and seek opportunities for operational savings without compromising quality.
• Ensure effective supply chain coordination to maintain material availability and optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor and report on key operational KPIs (e.g., yield, efficiency, downtime, OEE, grading accuracy, and waste reduction).
• Use data to drive continuous improvement and decision-making

Requirements:

• Update and detailed Resume in Word format or PDF with a picture
• Employment Certificate
• Training Certificate
• Passport Copy

Walk-in applicants can visit us at:
Questcore Inc.
Address: Unit 701-702, Pryce Center Building, 1179 Chino Roces Avenue corner Bagtikan St., San Antonio Village, Makati

Employer Overview:

Zenag Chicken has brought families and communities together in Papua New Guinea for over 70 years. Each day we produce the highest quality, nutrient-rich, flavoursome Chicken and Eggs products. Meatier, Tastier, Juicier.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading poultry producer, we pride ourselves on producing the best quality product that’s assessable to all families in Papua New Guinea. Baked, fried or grilled, Zenag Chicken is an inexpensive, high quality protein source that will keep your family completely satisfied.

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