Factory Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management:

- Oversee the daily operations of the construction chemicals business.
- Ensure smooth functioning of production, inventory management, and distribution channels.
- Optimize production processes for cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.
- Monitor and manage the supply chain from raw material procurement to final product delivery.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and manage a team of managers, supervisors, and technicians involved in production, quality control, and logistics.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate team performance to achieve organizational objectives.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Quality Assurance:

- Ensure the highest standards of product quality and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Implement quality control processes and oversee testing procedures for raw materials and finished products.
- Address any quality issues or defects in products and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

- Develop and manage the operations budget, ensuring cost control and profitability.
- Identify areas for cost reduction while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Ensure effective utilization of resources, including manpower, materials, and machinery.

Vendor and Supplier Management:

- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors for the procurement of raw materials and chemicals.
- Negotiate prices, contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Monitor the performance of suppliers and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.

Safety and Compliance:

- Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and guidelines in the workplace.
- Conduct regular safety audits and provide training to employees on safety procedures.

Business Development and Client Relations:

- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop new business opportunities and promote construction chemicals.
- Build strong relationships with key clients, contractors, and industry partners.
- Provide technical support to clients regarding the application and usage of construction chemicals.

Reporting and Documentation:

- Maintain detailed records of operational activities, production, inventory, and supply chain performance.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on the operational status, performance metrics, and key challenges.

Product Innovation:

- Stay updated on new trends, innovations, and technologies in the construction chemicals industry.
- Work closely with R&D and product development teams to launch new products that meet market demand.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Masters degree inChemical Engineering,Civil Engineering,Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of8-10 yearsof experience in operations management, with a focus on construction chemicals or related industries.
- Proven experience in leading teams, managing budgets, and optimizing operational processes.

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong knowledge ofconstruction chemicals, including admixtures, sealants, waterproofing compounds, and coatings.
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Analytical skills to identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
- Strong understanding ofsupply chain management,logistics, andinventory control.
- Knowledge ofhealth, safety, and environmental regulationsin the manufacturing sector.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience inproduct developmentand technical support within the construction chemicals sector.
- Familiarity withERP systemsfor production and inventory management.
- Knowledge ofISO standardsand other quality certification processes.