We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for a Head of Manufacturing for a leading manufacturer of leather and synthetic products based in Bangladesh. This role is responsible for developing and executing a robust manufacturing strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals, ensuring operational excellence, innovation, and superior product quality across all manufacturing units.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the company’s manufacturing strategy in line with overall business objectives, focusing on efficiency, innovation, and quality.
Lead and manage large-scale manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities to enhance productivity, optimize resource utilization, and reduce operational costs.
Introduce and implement automation and advanced manufacturing technologies to improve production processes, reduce lead times, and enhance operational efficiency.
Ensure manufacturing operations are fully aligned with the company’s strategic objectives while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and sustainability.
Provide strong leadership to production teams and foster a culture of performance, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE) / Leather Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in key production or manufacturing functions within large-scale manufacturing environments.
Prior experience in Footwear, Textile, or Consumer Goods industries is highly preferred.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Plant/Factory Head or similar senior leadership role managing end-to-end manufacturing operations.
Proven ability to drive operational excellence, implement modern manufacturing practices, and lead large teams effectively.