Location: Mawna, Gazipur-Dhaka

Reports To: Factory Head

Department: Production & Operations

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our mobile phone assembly factory in Bangladesh. The role requires managing day-to-day production activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with local labor laws, BTRC requirements, and international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Control

• Develop production schedules aligned with sales forecasts and market demand.
• Monitor assembly lines (SMT, sub-assembly, testing, final packaging).
• Optimize workforce allocation across shifts (two/three-shift operations).

2. Operations & Process Management

• Ensure smooth functioning of assembly lines and supporting departments.
• Reduce downtime by coordinating with maintenance teams.
• Monitor material usage, wastage, and reduce production cost per unit.

3. Quality & Compliance

• Enforce strict quality checks at each stage.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and BTRC-approved assembly guidelines.
• Maintain traceability and documentation required for customs and regulators.

4. Workforce & Team Leadership

• Supervise line leaders, supervisors, and up to [200–500+] operators.
• Ensure compliance with Bangladesh Labor Law 2006 & Amendments (2013, 2018) regarding working hours, overtime, and worker rights.
• Provide training to staff on assembly techniques, ESD safety, and workplace discipline.

5. Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen principles to reduce defects and delays.
• Introduce semi-automation and advanced tools where cost-effective.
• Track KPIs such as productivity, yield, rejection rate, and OEE.

6. Safety & Workplace Environment

• Enforce factory safety rules, PPE usage, and fire & electrical safety protocols.
• Conduct regular compliance audits for health, safety, and environment.
• Ensure CSR, labor welfare, and compliance with local audit standards (e.g., Accord/Alliance style checks where applicable).

7. Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production performance reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, and Sales teams.
• Support management in capacity planning and cost analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, or Production Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in mobile phone/electronics assembly, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of SMT, assembly line balancing, QA/QC processes, and factory compliance.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Bangladesh’s labor law, factory compliance standards, and BTRC regulations.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and workforce management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Analytical mindset with focus on cost efficiency.
• Strong communication skills in Bangla & English.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Mobile allowances.
• Festival bonuses and other benefits as per company policy.

Opportunity for career growth in a leading brand.