Senior Factory Manager

Role Description

The Factory Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Netherland, responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations production needs (such as marketing collateral, physical merchandise, and other branded materials). The role includes planning and scheduling production to meet demand forecasts and campaign timelines, coordinating resources, supervising shop-floor teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards. The Factory Manager will monitor quality at each production stage, implement process improvements, and maintain documentation to meet internal and client expectations. Day-to-day activities involve managing operational workflows, tracking output and efficiency, resolving production issues, collaborating with procurement and logistics, and reporting performance metrics to management. This position requires hands-on leadership, structured problem-solving, and the ability to align factory operations with project deadlines and business goals.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Production Planning and Production Management to effectively schedule, coordinate, and optimize manufacturing activities.
• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Control and Manufacturing Operations to maintain consistent product standards and efficient production workflows.
• Candidates should possess Operations Management skills to oversee day-to-day factory performance, resource utilization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Relevant experience in factory or plant management, preferably in a fast-paced environment supporting marketing, packaging, or consumer products.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, manage shift operations, and enforce safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with proficiency in using production or ERP tools for reporting.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production, Operations, or a related field is preferred.