Factory Manager

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage daily factory operations, including production planning, manufacturing processes, maintenance coordination, and overall operational performance.

• Develop and execute production plans to achieve output targets, delivery schedules, productivity standards, and cost-efficiency objectives.

• Monitor key production indicators, including output, machine utilization, production yield, downtime, and waste levels.

• Ensure product quality and consistency by implementing and maintaining production standards, work instructions, and quality control procedures.

• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing costs.

• Coordinate with Quality Control, Engineering & Maintenance, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and other relevant departments to ensure smooth production operations.

• Manage factory resources effectively, including manpower, machinery, raw materials, and production capacity.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, environmental regulations, company policies, and applicable manufacturing standards.

• Lead, supervise, and develop production supervisors and factory personnel to strengthen operational discipline, accountability, and team performance.

• Monitor production costs and prepare regular operational reports, performance analyses, and improvement recommendations for management.

• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational consistency, workplace safety, and production efficiency.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and performance accountability throughout the factory.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial or factory leadership position.

• Experience in the flexible packaging, plastic packaging, printing, or related manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality management, and operational cost control.

• Proven ability to manage production teams, optimize resource utilization, and achieve operational targets.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions.

• Willing to be based at the factory in Cikarang, West Java.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

• Achievement of production output and delivery targets.

• Improvement in production efficiency and machine utilization.

• Reduction in production waste, defects, downtime, and manufacturing costs.

• Compliance with product quality standards and workplace safety requirements.

• Effective manpower planning and resource utilization.

• Successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.