Director - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

COMPANY: Leading Multinational Manufacturing Company

POSITION: Director – Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations

LOCATION: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SALARY: USD 10,000 – 12,000 (Net) + Benefits

Position Overview

The Director – Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across multi-country manufacturing and supply chain networks supporting global apparel brands. This role is responsible for manufacturing excellence, product development, quality, compliance, sustainability, and supply chain optimization within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in process-driven manufacturing, end-to-end supply chain orchestration, and cross-border operational leadership, ensuring world-class standards in delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Define and execute the regional manufacturing and operations strategy aligned with global business goals.
• Lead and standardize operations across Bangladesh and India manufacturing plants to achieve uniform performance benchmarks.
• Drive plant modernization, automation, and process innovation initiatives to enhance output and cost efficiency.
• Oversee multi-site performance, productivity, and operational KPIs, ensuring world-class customer satisfaction and service reliability.
• Collaborate closely with the regional commercial, product development, and supply chain teams to support growth in new product categories.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations encompassing production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and capacity planning.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM practices to deliver continuous improvement and operational agility.
• Implement data-driven performance dashboards, production efficiency tracking, and predictive maintenance systems.
• Ensure compliance with global quality standards, brand audits, and sustainability protocols demanded by international apparel clients.
• Strengthen plant safety culture through robust EHS policies and continuous workforce training.

Supply Chain & Sourcing Management

• Oversee demand planning, capacity planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and EXIM operations.
• Build an agile, customer-responsive supply chain network capable of managing global apparel brand requirements with minimal lead time.
• Strengthen supplier and vendor development strategies for raw materials, trims, labels, and packaging solutions.
• Drive sourcing efficiency, logistics optimization, and cost reduction through data analytics and process automation.
• Manage strategic partnerships with 3PLs and freight forwarders to support timely global delivery.

Compliance, Sustainability & Innovation

• Lead sustainability programs and drive alignment with global ESG, recycling, and responsible manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to social, environmental, and ethical compliance standards required by global retail clients.
• Integrate sustainability principles into sourcing, manufacturing, and packaging operations.
• Collaborate with R&D and commercial teams to support new product development (NPD) and introduce innovative labeling and packaging technologies.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and motivate cross-functional teams across multiple plants and geographies.
• Build leadership capabilities through structured succession planning and talent development.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic & Cross-Regional Operational Leadership
• Multi-Plant Manufacturing Management
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / TPM Implementation
• Supply Chain Strategy, Demand & Capacity Planning
• Procurement & Vendor Development (Apparel Trims, Labels, Packaging)
• Quality Assurance, Compliance & Sustainability Standards
• Process Automation & Operational Excellence
• Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Management
• People Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Strong Business Acumen & Global Supply Chain Understanding

Pre-Requisites

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in large-scale manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multi-plant operations.
• Industry background: Open to candidates from any manufacturing sector; experience in apparel, packaging, trims, or labeling industries will be a distinct advantage.
• Strong exposure to both Manufacturing (75%) and Supply Chain (25%) process automation, and efficiency improvement tools.
• Educational Qualification:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Management.
• Master’s Degree (MBA / MSc in Operations or Industrial Engineering) preferred.