Head of IE & Planning

Job Description

Title: Head of IE & Planning

Company Name: Friends Knitwear & Accessories Ltd .

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 23 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 8 to 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Garments Accessories

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing or a relevant discipline.

• Candidates with strong practical experience in garments IE & Planning may also be considered.

• 8 to 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Garments Accessories

• Age At least 23 years

Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in the RMG sector, with significant experience in a managerial/leadership position.

• Strong experience in Knit Garments IE, Production Planning, Capacity Planning and Line Balancing.

• Candidates currently working as Head/Manager/AGM/DGM IE & Planning in reputed garments factories are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team-management capability.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong knowledge of SMV/SAM, Efficiency, Capacity, MMR, Line Balancing and Productivity Improvement.

• Good command of MS Excel and production/IE-related reporting.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical shipment deadlines.

• Strong communication and coordination skills.

• Result-oriented mindset with the ability to work closely with Top Management.

100% Export-Oriented Knit Garments Manufacturing Factory

Friends Knitwear & Accessories Ltd. is looking for a dynamic, experienced and result-oriented professional to join our team as Head of IE & Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Industrial Engineering (IE) and Planning Department to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.

• Develop and implement production plans based on order status, capacity, manpower, SMV, machine availability and delivery requirements.

• Monitor and improve Production Efficiency, Line Efficiency, Manpower Utilization, MMR and Productivity.

• Conduct capacity planning and ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines and production lines.

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans and monitor achievement against targets.

• Analyze SMV, SAM, capacity, line balancing, manpower requirement and production performance.

• Ensure effective line balancing and manpower allocation to achieve targeted efficiency.

• Identify production bottlenecks and coordinate with Production, Merchandising, Quality, Cutting, Finishing and other relevant departments for timely resolution.

• Monitor hourly production, efficiency and target achievement and take corrective actions where required.

• Prepare and analyze IE-related reports, production projections, capacity reports and management MIS.

• Establish productivity improvement initiatives and reduce unnecessary manpower and operational losses.

• Support management in setting realistic production targets and manpower requirements.

• Ensure timely order planning from order booking to shipment in coordination with concerned departments.

• Review production risks for new orders and provide appropriate planning recommendations.

• Develop and maintain effective systems for production forecasting, capacity planning and order tracking.

• Present regular performance reports and improvement plans to Top Management.

• Lead, develop and motivate the IE & Planning team to achieve organizational objectives.

• Attractive salary package – Negotiable based on experience and competency

• Performance-based salary review/increment

• Festival Bonus as per company policy

• Yearly performance evaluation

• Lunch/food facility as per company policy

• Professional and supportive working environment

• Career growth and leadership development opportunities

• Opportunity to work directly with Top Management

• Other facilities and benefits as per company policy