Job Details Posted: 17 September, 2026

Friends Knitwear & Accessories Ltd .

Head of IE & Planning

Published: 17 September, 2026
Deadline: 17 October, 2026 12 days left
Dhaka
Vacancies Not Mentioned (Multiple positions available)
Employment Type Full Time
Job Category Engineer/ Architect
Gender Not specified
Job Location Dhaka
Salary Negotiable
Educational Requirement

• Bachelor/Honors
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing or a relevant discipline.
• Candidates with strong practical experience in garments IE & Planning may also be considered.

Experience

• 8 to 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Garments Accessories

Other Requirement

• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in the RMG sector, with significant experience in a managerial/leadership position.
• Strong experience in Knit Garments IE, Production Planning, Capacity Planning and Line Balancing.
• Candidates currently working as Head/Manager/AGM/DGM IE & Planning in reputed garments factories are encouraged to apply.
Required Skills• Strong leadership and team-management capability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of SMV/SAM, Efficiency, Capacity, MMR, Line Balancing and Productivity Improvement.
• Good command of MS Excel and production/IE-related reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical shipment deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Result-oriented mindset with the ability to work closely with Top Management.

Responsibilities

100% Export-Oriented Knit Garments Manufacturing FactoryFriends Knitwear & Accessories Ltd. is looking for a dynamic, experienced and result-oriented professional to join our team as Head of IE & Planning.Key Responsibilities• Lead and supervise the Industrial Engineering (IE) and Planning Department to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
• Develop and implement production plans based on order status, capacity, manpower, SMV, machine availability and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and improve Production Efficiency, Line Efficiency, Manpower Utilization, MMR and Productivity.
• Conduct capacity planning and ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines and production lines.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans and monitor achievement against targets.
• Analyze SMV, SAM, capacity, line balancing, manpower requirement and production performance.
• Ensure effective line balancing and manpower allocation to achieve targeted efficiency.
• Identify production bottlenecks and coordinate with Production, Merchandising, Quality, Cutting, Finishing and other relevant departments for timely resolution.
• Monitor hourly production, efficiency and target achievement and take corrective actions where required.
• Prepare and analyze IE-related reports, production projections, capacity reports and management MIS.
• Establish productivity improvement initiatives and reduce unnecessary manpower and operational losses.
• Support management in setting realistic production targets and manpower requirements.
• Ensure timely order planning from order booking to shipment in coordination with concerned departments.
• Review production risks for new orders and provide appropriate planning recommendations.
• Develop and maintain effective systems for production forecasting, capacity planning and order tracking.
• Present regular performance reports and improvement plans to Top Management.
• Lead, develop and motivate the IE & Planning team to achieve organizational objectives.

Other Facilities

• Attractive salary package - Negotiable based on experience and competency
• Performance-based salary review/increment
• Festival Bonus as per company policy
• Yearly performance evaluation
• Lunch/food facility as per company policy
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities
• Opportunity to work directly with Top Management
• Other facilities and benefits as per company policy

Apply Method Corporate Inbox & Email

Apply Instruction

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their updated CV mentioning "Head of IE & Planning" in the subject line.Work Location: Tayebpur, Zirabo, Ashulia, Savar, DhakaContactAdministration & HR DepartmentFriends Knitwear & Accessories Ltd.Email: admin@friendsknitwear.com

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