Factory & Production Manager (Contractual)

Job Description

Title: Factory & Production Manager (Contractual)

Company Name: RiceCo International (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Vacancy: 1

Age: 25 to 40 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Technical/Engineering

• B.Sc in chemical engineering, Chemistry, or Industrial Engineering.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

• Age 25 to 40 years

• Ability to work as a team.

• Excellent communication skills (Bangla and English)

• Strong Interpersonal skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Knowledge of agrochemical products and agricultural practices

• Leadership and team coordination

• Proficiency in Excel, ERP/SAP software

Production Management:

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily production activities to achieve production targets.

• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and raw materials.

• Prepare and implement production schedules based on sales forecasts and market demand.

• Monitor production efficiency and take corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Factory Operations:

• Oversee overall factory operations, including formulation, blending, filling, packing, and dispatch.

• Ensure smooth functioning of all manufacturing processes.

• Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, warehouse, and sales teams.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Management Systems.

• Coordinate with Quality Control teams for testing raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Promote a strong safety culture within the factory.

• Implement and monitor safety procedures, risk assessments, and emergency response plans.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

• Conduct regular safety training and audits.

5. Inventory & Warehouse Management:

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.

• Ensure proper stock control to avoid shortages or excess inventory.

• Coordinate with procurement for timely sourcing of materials.

Maintenance & Engineering:

• Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of production equipment.

• Minimize machine downtime through effective maintenance planning.

• Lead initiatives for process improvements and equipment upgrades.

Cost Control & Productivity Improvement:

• Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

• Improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.

• Drive continuous improvement projects to optimize processes and reduce waste.

Regulatory Affairs:

• Ensure compliance with agrochemical manufacturing regulations, environmental laws, and industry standards.

• Support audits by government authorities, certification bodies, and customers.

• Maintain necessary licenses, permits, and documentation.

Reporting & Management Communication:

• Prepare production, inventory, quality, and safety reports.

• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and present recommendations to senior management.

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Production target achievement (%)

• Manufacturing efficiency (OEE)

• Product quality compliance rate

• Factory operating cost per unit

• Inventory turnover

• Machine downtime

• Safety incident rate

• On-time delivery performance

• As per the standard rules of the Company.