Head of Operation

Job Description

Title: Head of Operation

Company Name: SAE-A BANGLADESH LIMITED

Vacancy: 1

Age: 40 to 50 years

Job Location: Egypt

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Textile Engineering
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Industrial Eng & Production
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age 40 to 50 years
• Only Male

Experience

• 15 to 20 years (Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Indian with work experience in Bangladesh)
• The applicants should have experience in the following business areas: Head of operation in reputed Garments industry with sound knowledge of Production Planning execution, Quality Compliance management, Operational Efficiency etc.

Experience Requirements

• 15–20 years of progressive experience in garments/RMG production management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Head of Operation in reputed garments industry
• Strong technical expertise in Sewing, Cutting, Finishing, and Mechanics operations
• Proven track record in large-scale woven/knit garments factories with international buyer exposure
• Hands-on leadership style, with the ability to operate directly on the production floor.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and floor management capabilities
• Deep knowledge of production efficiency, line balancing, and workforce management
• Sound understanding of machinery, maintenance, and mechanical operations
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance firmness with people-friendly leadership
• Proficiency in English, Bengali and Arabic(optional)

JOB DETAILS:

SAE-A Trading Co., Ltd is a Garments manufacturing company based in South Korea Operating as manufacturing company in Indonesia, Vietnam, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Costa Rica & operating with office in more than 30 countries all over the world.

SAE-A is looking for an ideal candidate for the position of Head of Operation (Factory In-charge) in Egypt.

Industry Context

Company Type: Large-scale export-oriented conglomerate in garments, textiles, RMG, and composite manufacturing.

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Chairman/Managing Director, the General Manager – Production will be responsible for end-to-end production leadership across all units. This role requires a hands-on, floor-driven leader who can balance strict discipline with approachable management. The GM will directly oversee production planning, execution, line balancing, mechanics, and quality control to ensure shipment deadlines, buyer compliance, and operational efficiency are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage Sewing, Cutting, Finishing, and Mechanics functions to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets

• Drive line balancing, floor discipline, and bottleneck elimination through real-time decision-making

• Ensure high levels of efficiency, quality, and timely delivery aligned with buyer requirements

• Monitor machinery maintenance, utilization, and coordinate preventive measures with Mechanics team

Planning & Coordination:

• Collaborate with Merchandising, IE, and Planning teams for smooth execution of production plans

• Ensure proper manpower allocation, skill development, and training initiatives

• Oversee production cost optimization while meeting strict shipment deadlines

Compliance & Quality Standards:

• Maintain buyer compliance with all standards.

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards on the production floor.

• Ensure strict adherence to quality protocols and minimize rework/rejection rates.

People Leadership:

• Provide firm yet approachable leadership, discipline with team motivation

• Lead, supervise, and mentor AGMs, Managers, Supervisors, and Mechanics team heads

• Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and teamwork across production units

• Show a balance between being firm/strict and approachable/friendly in leadership style

Reporting & Control:

• Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly production reports to top management

• Track and monitor key KPIs such as Efficiency, On-Time Shipment (OTIF), and Defects per Hundred Units (DHU)

• Take immediate corrective actions in case of deviations or delays

• Salary Negotiable.

• Dormitory, Car & Food will be arranged by the company.