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Role Description – Head of Manufacturing
This is a full-time on-site role for a Head of Manufacturing (GM-Level Position) (Textile) located in Gampaha. The Genaral Manager will be responsible for overseeing production planning, ensuring operational excellence, managing daily manufacturing operations, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The Manager will also collaborate with teams to optimize production processes and ensure high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manufacturing Operations: Oversee end-to-end production, manage order book, and ensure timely delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Improve productivity, reduce costs, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Quality & Compliance: Enforce quality standards, certifications, and corrective actions.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams while promoting innovation.
• Supply Chain: Coordinate raw material supply, inventory optimization, and vendor management.
• Health & Safety: Ensure safe working conditions, environmental compliance, and sustainability practices.
• Other Duties: Support management with additional responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s in Textile/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred); CIMA or CIM is an advantage.
• Experience: 10+ years in textile manufacturing, 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Skills: Strong leadership, decision-making, ERP familiarity, lean manufacturing, and stakeholder management.