Factory Manager

Manufacturing / Operations

About the Employer

Job Description

Our client, a pioneering Sri Lankan manufacturing company, is seeking a result-oriented and self-motivated leader to take on the challenges of the following position.

Factory Manager

Location: Mathugama Industrial Zone

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the factory operations teams to achieve KPIs. Ensure all supporting functions provide the necessary support to the factory operations.
  • Ensure Quality Assurance and Control, maintain a Zero Defects culture and sustain SLS Certifications as per approved specifications.
  • Champion the ISO Quality Management System and retain accreditations for the factory.
  • Drive factory and product cost reduction to sustain competitiveness. Identify process improvements to reduce waste, defects and downtime.
  • Ensure all machines (extruders, injection moulding, mixers, chillers, compressors, etc.) are properly maintained and serviced on schedule.
  • Enforce health, safety and environmental requirements of all factory operations.
  • Develop and sustain team capability by effective recruitment, delegation, training and coaching on safety, quality, productivity improvement, etc.

Candidate Profile:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering from a recognized institute
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in a manufacturing environment and 2 years in a similar capacity
  • Experience in PVC extrusion and injection moulding would be an added advantage.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage teams and achieve operational KPIs.
  • Sound knowledge of production planning, process control and factory management using ERP and other systems. Working knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mind-set.

A remuneration package on par with industry standards will be offered to the right candidate.

Please forward your complete resume in PDF format with contact details of two non-related referees to mslrcv@sltnet.lk within 14 days of this advertisement quoting MSL Reference No. 8254 in the subject column.

No: 10, Gothami Road, Colombo 08. 0112015900

NSL Management Systems (Pvt) Ltd.