Factory Manager

About the Role

Senior leadership role with full accountability for production, maintenance, and blending operations at a luxury tea manufacturing facility. Reports directly to the Chairman.

Responsibilities

• Direct production, maintenance, and blending operations
• Lead multi-function teams and set performance standards
• Manage factory budget and production costs
• Ensure food safety compliance and audit success
• Establish and monitor factory KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, wastage)
• Implement health and safety procedures
• Drive factory modernization initiatives

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Production, Industrial Management, Food Technology, or Engineering (or 10+ years in a reputed company)
• Minimum 12 years in manufacturing/production with proven plant manager experience
• Demonstrated LEAN and 5S implementation success
• Experience leading large-scale factory operations

Skills

`LEAN Manufacturing` · `5S` · `HACCP` · `ISO 22000` · `BRCGS` · `FSSC 22000` · `Production Cost Management` · `Budgeting` · `Team Leadership` · `MS Office` · `Operational Data Analysis` · `OEE Monitoring`

What we offer

• Direct reporting to Chairman
• Full authority over operational decisions
• Modernization mandate with investment backing

How to apply

Email your CV to **hr@basilurtea.com** with the position title in the subject line.

Or apply online: https://itpro.lk/job/13902/factory-manager-at-basilur-tea-export-pvt-ltd/