Head of Manufacturing Operations / Manufacturing Head (Multi-Plant & Expansion)

Job Description

Title: Head of Manufacturing Operations / Manufacturing Head (Multi-Plant & Expansion)

Company Name: building technology & ideas ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-02-07

Application Deadline: 2026-03-09

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Role Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Leader is responsible for end-to-end oversight of multiple manufacturing facilities, while leading factory expansion initiatives and greenfield/brownfield factory development. This role ensures operational excellence, scalable growth, cost efficiency, quality, safety, and timely execution of new factory projects aligned with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Factory Operations Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple manufacturing plants.

• Ensure consistent performance in productivity, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and compliance.

• Standardize best practices, KPIs, and operating systems across all sites.

• Build strong plant leadership teams and succession pipelines.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Industry 4.0).

Factory Expansion & Capacity Growth

• Lead capacity expansion projects within existing facilities.

• Evaluate demand forecasts and translate them into scalable manufacturing plans.

• Oversee layout optimization, equipment selection, automation, and workforce scaling.

• Manage expansion budgets, timelines, and ROI delivery.

New Factory Development (Greenfield / Brownfield)

• Lead end-to-end development of new manufacturing facilities, including:

  • Site selection and feasibility studies

  • Regulatory approvals and statutory compliance

  • Factory layout, infrastructure, utilities, and equipment planning

  • Vendor selection and contract management

  • Commissioning, trial runs, and ramp-up to mass production

• Ensure new factories meet global standards for safety, quality, and sustainability from day one.

Strategic & Financial Management

• Develop long-term manufacturing and capacity strategies aligned with business growth plans.

• Own and manage multi-plant operating and capital budgets.

• Drive cost optimization, working capital improvement, and productivity gains.

• Present regular performance and project updates to executive leadership.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.

• Champion a strong culture of EHS, quality excellence, and zero-incident mindset.

• Lead audits and certifications (ISO, GMP, industry-specific standards as applicable).

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance, HR, and Sales.

• Act as the primary manufacturing interface with external partners, contractors, and authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).

• Master’s degree (MBA / MS Engineering) preferred.

• 15–20+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

• Proven experience managing multiple factories or large, complex manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrated success in factory expansion and new factory setup from concept to commercialization.

• Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing, automation, and modern manufacturing systems.

• Experience managing large CAPEX projects and cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability

• Large-scale project and change management

• Financial acumen and ROI-driven decision making

• Leadership, coaching, and talent development

• Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-growth and high-pressure environments

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

·         Competitive salary

·         Others benefit as per company standard.