Operations Manager

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Operations Manager  of our factory in Cumilla, Bangladesh on a permanent basis, reporting to Production Manager, Asia. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.

JOB SUMMARY:

Eastport Limited is a premier, high-capacity RMG manufacturing facility located in Cumilla, Bangladesh. With a dedicated workforce of over 2,700 employees, we specialize in producing world-class workwear and safety wear tailored for highly demanding markets across Europe and the USA. We are seeking a dynamic, result-oriented, and experienced Operations Manager to spearhead our plant operations, drive operational excellence, and sustain our global growth

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• End-to-End Factory Operations: Oversee complete, end-to-end plant manufacturing processes, optimizing overall workflow efficiency.
• Production & Supply Chain Integration: Supervise and coordinate functional units including PP Sampling, Cutting, Finishing, and Fabrics & Trims Stores to ensure seamless production flow.
• On-Time Delivery & Right-First-Time Quality: Guarantee complete alignment with strict buyer specifications to hit on-time shipments with zero quality compromises.
• Financial & Operational Metrics: Drive critical efficiency indicators including Cost Per Minute (CPM) monitoring and optimizing direct-to-indirect labor ratios.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Culture: Establish, champion, and cultivate a robust lean manufacturing culture focused on continuous waste reduction and process improvement.
• Workforce Management: Implement employee engagement frameworks to sustain a stable, productive workforce and maintain low employee turnover rates.
• Global Trade Compliance: Ensure unconditional factory compliance with international statutory laws, buyer codes of conduct, safety mandates, and technical guidelines.
• Talent Development: Actively mentor, coach, and upgrade the technical and operational competencies of junior management teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Industry Experience: Proven leadership track record as an Operations Manager or a Senior Production Manager inside a large-scale RMG factory (minimum 2,500+ workforce scale).
• Product Knowledge: Deep, practical technical expertise in heavy woven, functional workwear, or industrial safety wear garments meant for European and US buyer networks.
• Analytical Capabilities: Solid quantitative control over plant KPIs, including line balancing, capacity planning, CPM calculations, and labor matrix analysis.
• Interpersonal & Leadership Style: Exceptional leadership capability capable of driving multi-tier teams, managing large labor workforces, and negotiating across organizational lines.
• Postgraduate Degree (Preferred): Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Human Resource Management is highly desirable.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or advanced Production Management frameworks will be considered a significant advantage.

COMPANY  AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2024 
• Private Irish Business of the year - Export IndustryAwards 2025
• Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025

Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.