Factory Manager

Shan Foods Private Limited; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Shan Foods Private Limited in Lahore, Punjab, is seeking a Senior Factory Manager to lead the factory team, oversee production, maintenance and engineering services, and ensure end-to-end processing aligns with AOP and S&OP goals.

You will implement a flexible plant organization, drive lean manufacturing, improve OEE, control costs and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and building a capable succession for key roles while delivering customer-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10–15 years in Food/CPG/FMCG industries.
• 8–10 years in manufacturing management including maintenance.
• Experience with TPM, 5S, LEAN, 6 Sigma and GMP standards.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, EPA regulations in food manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate the company’s operations strategy into a factory operations plan, to be implemented with a drive for productivity, quality and HSE standards.
• Execute production plans on time, ensuring customer satisfaction while meeting targets with a zero-loss mindset.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture to deliver targets on OEE, costs, waste and plan conformance.
• Allocate resources to facilitate production and maintenance activities.
• Lead site loss analysis to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Efficiently maintain and utilize resources incl. people, budgets and assets.
• Ensure compliance with Labour laws, HSE, product safety, and utilities regulations.
• Support training activities for production staff (technical, quality).
• Maintain a professional, well-motivated team and plan for succession of key positions.
• As an Operations Leadership Team member, contribute to overall function strategy.
• Lead quality, EH&S and productivity initiatives through innovation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE improvement

Maintenance leadership

HSE focus

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Shan Foods, we get it - food isn’t just fuel, it’s connection, culture, and convenience. As a global food brand, we’re bringing real flavor to kitchens worldwide and making meals simpler, tastier, and more fun. We’re more than just spices - we’re a team of creators, learners, and doers. At Shan, you’ll grow, evolve and help shape what the future of food looks & tastes like.

Shan Foods is a global equal opportunity employer, offering top of the line compensation & benefits, an inclusive working environment and avenues for growth. We believe in growing together and constantly learning from everyone around us. Our people are not only driving the business, they are all contributing towards the growth of the food industry worldwide.

Let's give you a quick sneak peek into the life of a Factory Manager (Senior Manager level)

As Factory Manager, you will lead and manage the factory team, overseeing production, maintenance and engineering services required for end-to-end processing operations of raw materials so that the production plans, associated KPIs and strategic deliverables are achieved as defined through AOP and S&OP processes. Develop and implement a flexible plant organization that is focused on customer service, asset utilization, cost control and capability building by utilizing lean manufacturing systems and processes.

Things you will be doing as a Factory Manager (Senior Manager level)

• Translate the company’s operations strategy into a factory operations plan, which is to be implemented with an ongoing drive for enhancing productivity, quality and upholding the highest standards of HSE
• Execute production plans on a timely basis, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction while meeting the departmental targets with a zero-loss mindset
• Drive a continuous improvement culture to deliver stretched targets on OEE, cost, wastages and conformance to plan
• Ensure allocation of resources to facilitate production and support maintenance activities
• Lead site loss analysis to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Effectively & efficiently maintain and utilize the company resources on-hand in terms of people, Budgets (Revenue & Capex) and assets
• Ensure all legislative & regulatory compliance of the site with respect to Labour laws, HSE, product safety, Security and utilities (Electricity, gas, telephone, etc)
• Support the effective delivery of training activities to production staff i.e., technical, quality training, etc
• To maintain a professional and well-motivated team, and to ensure succession for all key positions
• As a member of the Operations Leadership Team, contribute to the overall strategy of the function
• Lead the factory team to drive quality, EH&S and productivity initiatives through innovation and out-of-the-box thinking

What are we looking for in you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10-15 years of experience in the Food, CPG or FMCG industries
• 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing management, including maintenance
• Total productive maintenance, 5S, LEAN, 6 Sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
• Experience with GMP manufacturing, OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and other related codes and regulations applying to the operation of a food products factory
• Problem-solving & analytical skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills