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Production Lead - Factory

Ceylon Isle Harvest · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Ceylon Isle Harvest is Sri Lanka’s leading convenience fresh produce company, supplying washed, peeled, and cut fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables across the region offering products that are prepped, handled with care, and aligned with stringent food safety standards, including GMP and HACCP certifications, with FSSC 22000 and BRC Global Standard. Rooted in ethical sourcing, Ceylon Isle Harvest works directly with Sri Lankan farmers, ensuring fair pricing and responsible supply chains. The organization is proudly women-led, with a workforce that is predominantly women and a factory floor operated entirely by women. Operating under the retail brand Ceylon Isle Harvest and backed by Swift Aroma Private Limited, the company focuses on quality, integrity, and long-term partnerships.THE ROLELead daily factory operations with a focus on efficiency and quality.Daily production planning & throughput acrossManage staff schedules, production targets and Efficiency targetsCost, yield, and waste controlEnsure strict compliance with HACCP, GMP & FSSC standards.Oversee on-time production deliveriesHandle inventory, packaging, storage, and dispatch.Troubleshoot issues and drive process improvements.Maintain operational records and reports.Support New Product Development and testing.Qualifications5 years Previous experience in factory management, operations, or a related field (preferably in food ) is an added advantage. Experience managing teams of 30+ on a production floorA hands-on leader who's comfortable on the floor, not just in reportsKnowledge of HACCP, ISO22000, BRC A+ and FSSC2200 Ability to work 6 days a week in Moratuwa