Posted Nov 06, 2025 89 views
Pinnacle Fiber, located in Nooriabad, Sindh, Pakistan, is seeking a Head of Factory to lead and manage all operations of its manufacturing plant. This senior role is the primary point of accountability for ensuring the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective production of recycled polyester staple fiber (PSF). Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Factory will oversee all departmental heads, including Production, Maintenance, Engineering & Instrumentation, Utilities, Inventory/Warehousing, Quality, Compliance, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and Administration. This position is critical for transitioning day-to-day operational control from the CEO to a dedicated factory leadership professional focused on driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations, including Production, Utilities, Engineering & Maintenance, E&I, Inventory, and Compliance. Ensure continuous production with optimized capacity utilization and minimal downtime. Develop and implement production plans that align with sales demand and overall business objectives.
Efficiency & Cost Optimization:
Drive initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Monitor energy and utility consumption closely to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the cost per ton of fiber produced.
Quality & Compliance:
Maintain strict adherence to quality standards for all products. Lead internal and external audits to uphold a zero non-conformance culture in both quality and safety.
Safety & Environment:
Champion HSE standards throughout the factory, ensuring compliance with national regulations and sustainability certifications. Foster a strong safety-first culture on the shop floor to protect employees and the environment.
People & Leadership:
Manage, mentor, and develop all factory heads of departments. Build robust accountability and reporting systems. Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and a problem-solving mindset across the organization.
Reporting & Coordination:
Prepare and present weekly and monthly performance dashboards to the CEO. Coordinate with corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure factory output aligns with overall business goals. Lead new projects, plant expansions, and technology upgrades as required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Production efficiency
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Downtime reduction
- Cost per ton of fiber produced
- Energy and utility efficiency
- Compliance audit scores
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Engineering. An MBA is considered an advantage.
Experience:
15 to 25 years in manufacturing industries, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles such as Plant Head, General Manager Operations, Factory Manager, or Technical Head. Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale industrial operations and multi-disciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Experience in polyester fiber, PET resin, or recycled polyester staple fiber (rPSF) industries is highly preferred. Candidates with backgrounds in polymer, chemical, or petrochemical sectors will also be considered. Experience in large-scale textile spinning or continuous process industries is an alternative.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and decision-making skills with a hands-on operational approach. Exceptional people management capabilities are essential to motivate and align large teams. A process-oriented, compliance-driven, and cost-conscious mindset is required, along with strategic thinking balanced by a willingness to engage directly in plant-floor problem solving.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nooriabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
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