Head of Production & Industrial Engineering

Job Description

Title: Head of Production & Industrial Engineering

Company Name: 100% Export-Oriented Knit Composite Garments

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

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

• Age At least 35 years

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering & Production

• Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage  

• Age: 35- 45 years

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in Industrial Engineering

• Strong exposure to Knit Garments / Knit Composite factories

• Demonstrated experience working in plant or factory leadership roles

Overview

The Head of Production & Industrial Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of production planning, execution, productivity, efficiency, method engineering, and IE governance across Cutting, Sewing, and Finishing operations.

This is not a support function. The role carries direct accountability for production output, cost control, operational efficiency, enforcement of IE discipline, and buyer-facing compliance requirements. Reporting directly to the Plant Head / Managing Director, the position operates as a core member of the factory leadership team, with a decisive influence on cost structure, delivery reliability, production performance, and buyer confidence

Key Responsibilities

1. Industrial Engineering Leadership & Ownership

• Own and lead all Industrial Engineering functions across Cutting, Sewing, and Finishing.

• Act as the final decision-making authority on IE matters, including layout approval, line configuration, manpower deployment, and method engineering.

2. Layout, Flow & Method Governance

• Plan, approve, and continuously improve Man–Machine–Material (3M) layouts.

• Govern method study and workplace engineering to ensure disciplined, standardized operations.

3. SMV, Capacity & Line Control

• Establish and control SMV setting, capacity planning, and line balancing as factory standards.

• Ensure alignment between IE planning and production execution.

4. Productivity Improvement & Bottleneck Resolution

• Identify and resolve productivity losses, workflow constraints, and inefficiencies at plant level.

• Drive sustainable improvement initiatives embedded into standard practices.

5. Operator Skill Matrix & Audit Readiness

• Ensure complete and audit-ready operator skill matrix and skill cards with photograph, machine type, and operation category.

• Act as IE focal point during buyer and compliance audits.

6. Buyer, Compliance & Governance Alignment

• Ensure IE systems, documentation, and practices align with buyer expectations and social compliance requirements.

• Support audits and ensure closure of IE-related observations.

7. Supply Chain and Monitoring

• Timely Raw material in-house

• Approval (Material and product) monitoring

8. Cross-Functional Plant Leadership

• Work closely with Production, Planning, HR, and Quality to safeguard delivery, compliance, and profitability.

9. IE Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, control, and develop the Industrial Engineering team with clear authority and accountability.

Hard Skills (Technical & Functional)

• Industrial Engineering governance in garments manufacturing

• SMV calculation, validation, and control

• Capacity planning and manpower deployment

• Line balancing for knit garments

• Method study and work measurement techniques

• Man–Machine–Material (3M) layout design

• Productivity and efficiency improvement tools

• Bottleneck and workflow analysis

• Operator skill matrix and skill card management

• IE documentation and audit preparation

• Strong proficiency in IE-related reporting and data analysis

Soft Skills (Leadership & Behavioral)

• Strong ownership mentality with accountability for outcomes

• Decisive decision-making and authority-driven leadership

• Ability to challenge inefficiencies and enforce discipline

• Strategic thinking with strong operational depth

• Clear, confident communication with management, buyers, and auditors

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without dilution of authority

• High integrity, ethics, and compliance mindset

• Resilience under pressure and ability to manage plant-level complexity

• Coaching and team development capability

• Continuous improvement mindset