Head of Production

The Right Talent is a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka, dedicated to connecting top-tier professionals with the island’s most prestigious organizations. We are currently seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Production for one of the leading FMCG manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka.

This role is based at a major production facility outside of Colombo, requiring a leader who excels in operational excellence, safety standards, and large-scale team management.

1. Job Purpose

The Head of Production will be responsible for overseeing the entire manufacturing lifecycle—from raw material processing to final packaging. The primary goal is to optimize production output, maintain stringent quality standards, and ensure 100% compliance with national regulatory frameworks while managing a large, diverse workforce.

2. Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence: Lead and optimize daily production schedules to meet national demand. Implement Lean Manufacturing
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all products meet rigorous internal quality benchmarks and international standards. Maintain strict adherence to Sri Lankan regulatory, health, and safety (EHS) protocols.
Supply Chain Integration: Work closely with procurement and logistics to ensure seamless flow of raw materials and timely dispatch of finished goods.
Budgeting & Cost Control: Develop and manage the annual production budget. Identify opportunities for cost reduction through energy efficiency and process automation.
Maintenance & Engineering: Oversee the preventative maintenance of high-tech machinery and bottling/packaging lines to minimize downtime.
Leadership & Culture: Manage a large workforce (including technical staff and floor labor). Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

3. Candidate Profile

Requirement	Description
Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Food Science.
Experience	12–15 years in large-scale manufacturing/FMCG, with at least 5 years in a senior plant management role.
Technical Skill	Deep knowledge of liquid processing, high-speed packaging lines, and automated PLC systems.

Location	Must be willing to be based at the factory premises outside of Colombo.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness): Maintaining high levels of equipment availability and performance.
Yield Optimization: Reducing raw material wastage and increasing output per unit of input.
Safety Record: Maintaining a Zero-Accident environment through strict EHS enforcement.
Unit Cost: Successfully managing and reducing the cost per unit produced year-on-year.