Factory manager – Kandana
Closing on: Dec 25, 2026
Key responsibilities
- Operational management: Plan, organize, and oversee all factory operations to ensure timely and efficient production.
- Team leadership: Manage, motivate, and train factory staff to maintain high performance and productivity levels.
- Quality assurance: Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and company policies.
- Resource allocation: Optimize the use of manpower, materials and equipment to minimize costs and maximize output.
- Health & safety: Enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations to ensure a safe workplace.
- Continuous improvement: Identify areas for operational improvements and implement strategies for enhanced productivity.
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior management.
Qualifications and skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in BSc./ CIMA qualification will be definitely advantage/ proper knowledge in ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, 5S and total quality management.
- Experience & knowledge: Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing industry and knowledge on edible oil refining, hydrogenation, interesterification, fractionation, processing of margarine, bakery shortening, fat spread & etc.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in manufacturing processes, industry standard equipment, and technical expertise.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
- Problem-solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills to handle complex operational challenges.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration and performance-based incentives
- Opportunity to lead and grow a successful manufacturing team.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
About the company
NMK Group has been in business in Sri Lanka for over 40 years. It has a long history of reliability, quality, customer service excellence and is a member of a group which is the key player in the Sri Lankan edible oil industry. For such a group, we provide the opportunity for the most successful applicants who are willing to take challenges in the factory operations.
When applying
If you are a motivated leader with a passion for operational excellence & good administration/ engineering & supply chain, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Mention the position on the subject of the email.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Company: NMK Group
Company email: [email protected]
Job Location: Kandana
Job Category: Manufacturing / operations
Job Type: Full Time
