Factory Manager

Company: Management Systems (Pvt) Ltd

Role Summary

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

Location

Mathugama Industrial Zone

Key Responsibilities

• Lead factory operations teams to achieve KPIs and ensure supporting functions provide necessary support.
• Ensure Quality Assurance and Control, maintain a Zero Defects culture, and sustain SLS Certifications.
• Champion the ISO Quality Management System and retain accreditations.
• Drive factory and product cost reduction to minimize waste, defects, and downtime.
• Ensure all machines (extruders, injection moulding, mixers, chillers, compressors, etc.) are properly maintained and serviced.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Develop team capability through effective recruitment, delegation, training, and coaching.

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Salary/Benefits

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

Application Instructions

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.