Factory Manager (Packaging Manufacturing)

About the Role

• Establish, manage, and oversee overall factory operations for a newly created Factory Manager role.
• Set up and implement factory management systems, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Plan, control, and optimize production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.
• Manage production planning, manpower allocation, and daily operational activities.
• Oversee equipment, machinery, and maintenance planning to ensure operational reliability.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with internal functions such as sales, R&D, purchasing, and logistics to support business objectives.
• Monitor production performance, KPIs, and operational costs, and report regularly to management.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Build, lead, and develop the factory team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with exposure to factory or production management.
• Strong understanding of factory operations, production planning, and process improvement.
• Experience in setting up systems, processes, or SOPs in a growing or new manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Production Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Gravure Printing, Flexible Packaging, Film Label Manufacturing, Packaging Industry experience