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COMPANY PROFILE:A leading vertically integrated textile and garment manufacturer in Vietnam with nearly five decades of experience serving global fashion brands. The company is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement through innovation and automation. Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Department: Garment Manufacturing Division Role Purpose: The Plant Director oversees the overall operations of multiple sewing factories (3,000 workers), ensuring production goals in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and compliance are achieved. The role drives process optimization, automation, and performance excellence aligned with the company’s strategic direction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operations Management Oversee end-to-end production across multiple sewing lines and shifts. Develop and implement production plans to meet delivery schedules with high efficiency and quality. Monitor key factory KPIs (Output, Efficiency, OTIF, Rework, Productivity). Coordinate effectively between Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, and Packing teams. Quality Compliance Ensure compliance with buyer standards (US/EU markets). Maintain certifications and social/environmental standards (WRAP, BSCI, ISO, EHS, C-TPAT). Implement preventive and corrective actions for quality issues. People Leadership Lead and develop production, IE, QA/QC, and HR management teams. Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Drive workforce planning, training, and succession programs. Cost Efficiency / Automation Manage budgets, reduce operational costs, and maximize resource utilization. Lead Lean/Kaizen initiatives and implement automation projects (auto-cutting, sewing automation, RFID, material handling). Partner with engineering teams to evaluate and deploy new technologies. Strategic Continuous Improvement Projects Support RD, Planning, and Merchandising in new product and digital transformation initiatives. Enhance production monitoring, reporting, and process innovation.