Factory Manager

Dura Flow Plastics Pvt Ltd.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity

Leaves

Job summary

Dura Flow Plastics Pvt Ltd. is seeking a Factory Manager to oversee daily factory operations in Lahore, ensuring efficiency and maintaining safety standards. You will manage production, logistics, and quality control while leading a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, along with over 7 years of experience in manufacturing and significant managerial expertise. Competitive benefits include gratuity and leaves.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Excellent communication skills in Urdu and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire factory operations including production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Lead, train, and motivate the factory staff.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP software (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job Description

Position: Factory Manager
Reports to: CEO
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The Factory Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the factory, ensuring efficiency and productivity while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role involves managing resources, optimizing production processes, and leading a team to meet the company’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire factory operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet business objectives and customer demands.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Manage the factory budget, optimize costs, and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Lead, train, and motivate factory staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement strategies for improvement.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure material availability.
• Drive process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of production management, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP software (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Knowledge of ISO standards and safety regulations.

Job Specification

• Proven experience managing factory operations in plastic products manufacturing or related FMCG production environments.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling and shop‑floor control techniques.
• Competence in quality assurance methods, process control and basic statistical tools (e.g., SPC).
• Experience with SOP development, GMP, safety protocols and environmental compliance.
• Staff management skills including training, rostering, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of inventory management, materials handling and vendor coordination.
• Practical troubleshooting skills for common manufacturing and equipment issues; ability to liaise with maintenance teams.
• Analytical ability to monitor KPIs, prepare production reports and implement continuous improvement (Lean, 5S or similar).
• Good communication skills to coordinate with marketing, procurement and external partners; proficiency in Urdu and English preferred.

Job Rewards and Benefits

Gratuity, Leaves