Factory Manager

Role purpose:

The Factory Manager is the operational heartbeat of the plant, responsible for synchronizing materials, machinery, and a diverse workforce to meet rigorous production targets. This role ensures that Manufacturing Excellence is achieved through lean methodologies, technical precision, and proactive leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise end-to-end production to maximize Line Efficiency and minimize waste through monitoring and standardization of workflows
• Execute production schedules in coordination with Central Planning to optimize capacity, reduce lead times, and resolve capacity constraints
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends and bottlenecks, implementing corrective actions through process engineering
• Oversee the order cycle and associated information systems to ensure timely delivery of finished products
• Manage the introduction of new styles and products, ensuring adherence to timelines for pre-production approval
• Oversee material consumption standards and manage inventory in transit and on-site to prevent production delays
• Maintain quality systems and conduct audits to satisfy customer standards and achieve zero-claim targets
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and Statistical Process Control to set corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze production demand to set manpower requirements, work hours, and overtime needed to meet business targets
• Monitor and optimize machinery performance and layout configuration to minimize non-value-added efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Garment Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in apparel manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a factory or production management role
• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing, production planning, industrial engineering, quality management, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement
• Proven leadership experience managing large production teams and driving productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and people management skills
• Good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ESG, and factory compliance requirements
• Business-level English proficiency
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems