Factory Manager

Kepala Gading, Indonesia | Posted on 02/20/2026

The Factory Manager holds full P&L responsibility for overall plant performance, with direct authority over:

Production PPIC Quality Assurance Maintenance Warehouse & Dispatch Safety & Regulatory Compliance

This position reports to senior operations leadership and collaborates closely with Sales Operations, Procurement, and R&D to ensure operational alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence Ensure production meets on-time SLA commitments in line with sales forecasts. Achieve full and timely order fulfillment (OTIF). Stabilize daily operations and maximize throughput efficiency. Identify and remove bottlenecks, downtime, and operational inefficiencies. Take full ownership of production plan execution, beyond scheduling oversight.

Cost Management & Productivity Scrap and rework reduction Labor efficiency and overtime control Manage and minimize aging inventory. Translate operational KPIs into structured daily performance controls. Foster a performance culture grounded in data, accountability, and measurable results.

Quality Accountability Maintain end-to-end responsibility for product quality leaving the facility. Implement disciplined root-cause analysis to address systemic issues rather than reactive problem-solving. Collaborate with R&D and Technical teams to enhance systems and support new product introductions.

Leadership & Organizational Development Lead a multi-tier team consisting of Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Operators. Strengthen middle management capability and leadership effectiveness. Establish clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations. Build a scalable factory culture driven by structured systems rather than individual dependency. Transition the organization from person-dependent operations to role-based accountability. Prepare workforce capability and structure to support future factory and production expansion. Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare operations for automation, digital integration, and future growth. Enhance SOP maturity, plant layout optimization, and workflow efficiency to support scalability.

Requirements The Ideal Profile – (see attached ICP for more detailed info)

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering / Industrial / Mechanical or equivalent) 10+ years in manufacturing operations 5+ years leading a factory or large production operation Background in made-to-order production preferred. Proven track record of:

Turning around underperforming operations or Strong command of numbers, processes, and people—not just technical know-how Hands on approach and willingness to go down to the fields and get hands dirty with details.

Why This Is Attractive High-impact role in a multi-brand manufacturing group Clear mandate, decision authority, and visibility Long-term growth pathway as the group scales nationally

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