Factory Manager at TheJobMag

Job Summary:

Factory Manager your job is to oversee manufacturing operations and supervise operators. The main role of the Factory Manager is to improve manufacturing productivity and to reduce lead times of the product reaching the fashion or retail stores.

Responsibilities

• Plan production meetings, worker schedules, production activities, machine maintenance plans and maintain product quality and budgets.
• Plan, formulate, organize, control, and direct production activities.
• Observe the effective maintenance of safety rules and standards in the department by the workers.
• Manage time-lines and work priorities and allocating resources to meet the assigned factory time-lines and goals.
• Ensure that the product effectively satisfies the quality level demanded by the Brand.
• Ensure the effectual adopting of new programs and policies and providing training in order to meet improved requirements ordered by management.
• Execute factory manufacturing strategic plan and aligning it with stakeholders.
• Supervise quality standards and enforce quality-control programs.
• Collaborate with sales agents, vendors and financial department to ensure the successful run of receiving and shipping schedule.
• Collaborate with other managers to find best practices and the best solution.
• Review the overall performance and identify training necessities of production personnel.

Desired Competencies & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ similar experience in a manufacturing factory
• Ability to work on your own and as a team member.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management and planning skills.
• Knowledge of production machinery and techniques.
• Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Ability to influence and strong accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution. B. Eng  is an added advantage