Assistant Production Manager – Lanka Tiles PLC

Assistant Production Manager – Lanka Tiles PLC

Job Overview

Job Title: Assistant Production Manager
Company: Lanka Walltiles PLC
Location: Meepe Factory, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Production Engineering
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field
Experience: Minimum 3–5 Years
Application Method: Email Application or Postal Application

About the Company

Lanka Walltiles PLC is a market leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of ceramic floor and wall tiles for both local and export markets. With continuous expansion and innovation in the ceramic manufacturing sector, the company is seeking a dynamic and hardworking professional for the position of Assistant Production Manager at its Meepe factory operations.

Job Title

Assistant Production Manager

Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in the planning, supervision, and coordination of daily production operations to achieve manufacturing targets efficiently. The role requires strong leadership, process improvement capabilities, production planning expertise, and experience in managing manufacturing operations within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising daily production activities to achieve operational targets.
• Ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production workflows and recommend improvements to enhance productivity.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Lead and motivate production staff to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Support process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives within production operations.
• Maintain production reports and operational documentation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Chemical and Process Engineering
  • Related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the ceramic industry.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Experience in:
  • Production planning
  • Process improvement
  • Manufacturing operations management
• Proficiency in:
  • MS Office applications
  • ERP systems
  • SAP systems
  • Quality Management Systems
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimization
• Experience handling production teams and factory operations
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to maintain productivity and quality standards under pressure
• Positive attitude with strong leadership capabilities

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturing company in Sri Lanka
• Professional and growth-oriented working environment

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to forward their CV together with contact details of two non-related referees to Lanka Walltiles PLC within 10 days of the advertisement.

Email Application

hrho@lankatiles.com

Postal Address

Chief Human Resources Officer
Lanka Walltiles PLC
No. 215, Nawala Road,
Narahenpita,
Colombo 05, Sri Lanka