Factory Manager

Manufacturing / Operations

About the Employer

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage end-to-end factory operations including production, industrial engineering, quality, maintenance, HR, compliance, and administration.
  • Improve CM contribution and factory profitability.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials to achieve production targets.
  • Drive productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization across all departments.
  • Ensure production plans are executed as per approved schedules, capacity, and delivery timelines.
  • Ensure adherence to SMV/SAH, efficiency, output, and cut-to-ship ratios.
  • Manage factory budgets and control operational costs including overtime, utilities, wastage, and overheads.
  • Oversee workforce planning, attendance, absenteeism, and labor productivity. Ensure compliance with labour laws, disciplinary procedures, and HR policies.
  • Ensure full compliance with buyer codes of conduct, BOI, and statutory requirements.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Textile Technology, Industrial Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in apparel manufacturing operations and performing senior leadership role (Factory Manager / Operations Manager).
  • Strong understanding of apparel production processes, IE, quality systems, and compliance.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package on par with industry standards.

Qualified candidates meeting the required attributes are requested to send a detailed Curriculum Vitae (include photograph and 2 non-related referees) to the address given below or email to careers@sumithra.lk within 14 days of publication of the vacancy announcement. Please indicate the position applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope or subject field of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Manager - Human Resources
Sumithra Hasalaka (Private) Limited
No. 33, Thelangapatha Road, Wattala 11300, Sri Lanka.

Email: careers@sumithra.lk | Web: www.sumithra.lk