Job Summary: The Factory Manager is responsible for the overall management of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production operations. The role focuses on achieving production targets, maintaining product quality, optimizing operational performance, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.The Factory Manager will lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Especially Pet Preform, Closers, Iml, Thinwall, Gallon Crates, Offset Printing Productions

 

 

• Oversee daily factory operations and production activities.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet business targets.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Manage factory staff, including supervisors, technicians, and production workers.
• Monitor production performance and implement improvements for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Manage raw materials, inventory levels, and production resources.
• Prepare production reports and performance metrics for management.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and quality control teams.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper training and development of factory employees.
• Internal and external audit responsibility.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement and maintain quality management systems.
• Monitor quality KPIs such as defect rates, rework, and customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with industry certifications (ISO, GMP, HACCP where applicable).
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.

 

Maintenance & Asset Management

 

• Ensure proper maintenance and reliability of machinery and equipment.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Minimize machine downtime and production interruptions.
• Coordinate equipment upgrades, repairs, and installation of new machinery.

 

Financial & Cost Management

 

• Manage factory operating budgets and control operational costs.
• Monitor production costs, waste levels, and resource utilization.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Support financial planning and capital expenditure proposals.

 

People Management & Leadership

 

• Lead, motivate, and develop the factory workforce.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of employees.
• Foster teamwork and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company HR policies.
• Build leadership capabilities among supervisors and managers.

 

 

 

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

 

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
  • Production output
  • Machine utilization
  • Quality metrics
  • Safety performance
  • Cost efficiency

 

• Prepare monthly and quarterly operational reports for senior management.
• Use data analytics to support decision-making and performance improvement.

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 

• Production efficiency / capacity utilization
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• On-time delivery performance
• Product quality / defect rate
• Workplace safety incidents
• Production cost per unit
• Employee productivity
• Waste reduction

 

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

 

• Production planning and scheduling
• Quality management systems
• Supply chain coordination
• Equipment maintenance management

 

Leadership Skills

 

• Strategic thinking
• Team leadership and development
• Conflict resolution
• Decision-making under pressure

 

 

Business Skills

 

• Budgeting and financial management
• Data analysis and performance management
• Project management
• Change management

 

 Working Conditions

 

• Factory-based role in a manufacturing environment.
• May require extended working hours to meet production demands.
• Occasional travel for supplier visits, training, or corporate meetings.

• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in production management software and MS Office, Excell, SAP, ORION.

 

8. Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management
• Master’s Degree (MBA or Engineering) is an advantage

 

Experience

 

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role in a factory environment
• Experience in multinational or large-scale manufacturing companies preferred