JOB PURPOSE
Lead the new factory operation to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing while meeting production, quality and delivery requirements. The role provides leadership across production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and compliance functions and drives continuous improvement across the factory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and supervise overall factory operations, including production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and workplace safety.
- Lead, develop and motivate department heads, supervisors and factory teams to strengthen performance, accountability and employee development.
- Oversee production planning, scheduling, manpower deployment and daily execution to achieve output, quality and delivery targets.
- Work closely with QA/QC to ensure product quality and compliance with applicable ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, EPR and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, reduce operating costs and minimize machine downtime.
- Review operational issues, approve corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
- Plan manpower, resources and plant setup, and coordinate inter-department workflows to support smooth factory operations.
- Ensure emergency response readiness and enforce workplace safety requirements in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
- Analyze operational performance, KPIs and costs and provide data-driven recommendations to Management.
- Support capacity expansion, plant reorganization and other operational requirements assigned by Management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Production, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, with substantial experience in a factory leadership or managerial capacity.
- Strong leadership, people-management, problem-solving and cost-management capabilities.
- Good understanding of occupational safety and health compliance in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
- Results-oriented and able to manage competing priorities and tight operational deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Experience in rubber, plastics or a similar manufacturing industry is preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Plant Leadership & People Management
- Production & Resource Planning
- Continuous Improvement & Cost Control
- Problem Solving & Corrective Action
- Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Data Analysis & Decision Making