Factory Manager

As the Factory Head for our client, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes, paper bags, and disposables for Horeca and QSR operating from 5 manufacturing units, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the overall operations. Your responsibilities will include managing the Production and Maintenance functions of the plant, along with matrix management of various unit-based functions such as Logistics, Quality, EHS, Finance, and HR & IR. It will be your responsibility to provide technical and operational leadership to ensure the efficient and compliant functioning of the Factory unit. Your key responsibilities will revolve around budgeting, productivity, and yield management. This will involve developing and managing budgets for factory unit operations, overseeing the entire production process from raw material intake to finished product packaging, and implementing production plans to optimize output while maintaining quality standards. You will also monitor production schedules, machine efficiency, and production costs to meet targets effectively. Maintenance and safety will be another crucial aspect of your role, where you will oversee maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment to ensure smooth operations. Collaborating with procurement on opex-related purchases and safety protocols will be essential to create a safe working environment for all employees. Continuous improvement will be a key focus area where you will identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancement. Implementing best practices and innovative techniques to improve production processes, as well as identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and productivity, will be integral to the role. Quality control will also be under your purview, where you will enforce quality control measures at various stages of the operations value chain to maintain product quality. Ensuring adherence to regulatory standards related to food safety and quality, as well as engaging with cross-functional teams to ensure site operational readiness, will be paramount. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Packaging, or Printing Engineering stream. Additionally, you should have at least 10 years of experience in a similar managerial role, with exposure to managing complex Industrial Relations and external stakeholders. Your leadership style should demonstrate a high level of situational awareness, adaptability, and the ability to develop and manage a high-performance team and work culture effectively. This role offers the opportunity to lead a diverse pool of skilled professionals, technicians, workers, and outsourced service providers. By providing guidance, training, and support to enhance team performance and productivity on operational routines, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the Factory unit.,