COO

HRSI; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 12,000,000 - 20,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HRSI seeks a seasoned executive to lead all operational functions across textile manufacturing, planning, inventory, and quality compliance. You will drive continuous improvement, lean practices, and industrial engineering initiatives to optimize productivity and delivery performance.

Ideal candidates have 15–20 years in textile ops, with 8–10 years in senior leadership such as COO or General Manager Operations, and a strong track record in Terry Towel/Home Textile sectors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Textile Engineering or related field with strong production focus.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification is desirable.
• Lean/Six Sigma certifications and industrial engineering exposure are a plus.
• Proven experience leading large-scale textile operations and implementing lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all operational functions including manufacturing, planning, and distribution.
• Develop and implement policies and strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage multiple departments to optimize productivity and performance.
• Ensure production planning, material availability, and inventory levels meet demand.
• Monitor costs, utilization, wastage, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and industry standards for textiles.
• Balance budgets with production, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Coordinate with senior management to achieve company-wide operational goals.
• Provide regular performance reports with risks and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Planning & Execution

Decision-Making

Stakeholder Management

Manufacturing Operations Management

Inventory & Warehouse Management

Capacity Planning

Demand Forecasting

Operational Excellence

Production Efficiency Analysis

Industrial Engineering

Education

Master's degree in Textile Engineering

MBA or related discipline

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certification

Industrial Engineering background

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this position is to lead and direct all operational functions of the organization, ensuring efficient manufacturing, supply chain, planning, inventory management, quality compliance, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the overall operational activities of the company, ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing, material management, planning, and distribution processes.
2. Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
3. Lead and manage all assigned departments, including Stores, Fabric, Terry, Planning, General Stores, Chemical Stores, Greige, Yarn, Stitching, Garments, Processing, and Industrial Engineering, to optimize productivity and operational performance.
4. Ensure effective production planning, timely material availability, optimum inventory levels, and uninterrupted workflow across all departments.
5. Monitor production efficiency, resource utilization, material consumption, wastage, and operating costs to achieve operational targets.
6. Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and quality requirements, with particular focus on Terry Towel and textile manufacturing.
7. Manage operational budgets and resources effectively to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
8. Coordinate with senior management and cross-functional teams to establish, implement, and achieve company-wide operational goals.
9. Monitor departmental performance through defined KPIs, regular reviews, and corrective action plans to ensure continuous improvement.
10. Ensure timely execution of production plans and customer orders while maintaining required quality standards and delivery commitments.
11. Promote continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, industrial engineering practices, and efficient utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and utilities.
12. Ensure proper inventory control, accurate stock records, effective material traceability, and prevention of shortages, excess stock, and unnecessary wastage.
13. Provide regular operational performance reports to the CEO/ Directors, highlighting achievements, challenges, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Education

1. Master's degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline.
2. Professional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Six Sigma, or Operations Management will be an added advantage.

Skills

1. Strategic Planning & Execution.
2. Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
3. Stakeholder Management
4. Manufacturing Operations Management
5. Inventory & Warehouse Management
6. Capacity Planning
7. Demand Forecasting
8. Operational Excellence
9. Production Efficiency Analysis
10. Industrial Engineering

Experience

1. Minimum 15-20 years of progressive experience in textile manufacturing, operations, production, supply chain, and industrial management.
2. At least 8-10 years of experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as COO, Director of Operations, General Manager Operations, or a similar executive position.
3. Proven experience managing large-scale textile manufacturing operations, preferably within Terry Towel, Home Textile, Garments, or related textile sectors.