Project Manager – Supply Chain & Production

Company Description
Our client is a Singapore-incorporated, fast-growing venture-building company operating across food & beverage, retail, logistics, lifestyle, and technology sectors in Bangladesh. With multiple consumer brands, centralized operations, and a scalable business model, the company is focused on building an integrated, tech-enabled ecosystem shaping the future of the Bangladeshi consumer market.

About the role

We are hiring a highly driven and hands-on Project Manager for our client to lead the Supply Chain & Production function. This role will oversee end-to-end production operations, vendor and procurement management, ERP adoption, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient product delivery and scalable production systems. Working closely with the Head of Supply Chain and COO, the selected candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, production efficiency, and successful brand and product launches.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development:

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performance Supply Chain & Production team capable of operating at global FMCG standards.
• Establish a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement across all supply and production functions.
• Mentor team members through structured growth plans, performance KPIs, and regular feedback cycles.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier operations talent — from factory supervisors to procurement leads.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Technology teams.

Global Standards & Bangladesh Operational Realities:

• Design and implement supply chain and production systems benchmarked against global FMCG and food manufacturing standards.
• Adapt international best practices — lean manufacturing, HACCP zoning, cold chain integrity, Six Sigma — to the realities of Bangladesh's infrastructure, vendor ecosystem, and regulatory environment.
• Proactively identify and resolve Bangladesh-specific operational inefficiencies, including vendor inconsistency, power disruptions, logistics bottlenecks, and seasonal raw material shortages.
• Build redundancy, resilience, and contingency protocols into every critical supply and production process.
• Position the supply chain function as a competitive differentiator capable of supporting rapid multi-city expansion.

Product Launch & Go-to-Market Readiness:

• Own the supply chain and production readiness workstream for every new product or brand launch across Live Ventures.
• Develop launch production plans, including ingredient sourcing, supplier qualification, batch costing, and scale-up timelines.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Technology teams to align production ramp-up with go-to-market timelines.
• Ensure all new products are launched with fully tested, documented, and scalable production SOPs from day one.
• Lead post-launch production reviews and implement adjustments based on demand data and quality feedback.

Production Infrastructure Projects:

• Own end-to-end project management of all production infrastructure initiatives — factory fit-outs, kitchen commissioning, new hub setups, and equipment installations.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource matrices, risk registers, and milestone trackers for all active initiatives.
• Manage multidisciplinary project coordination across MEP, Architecture, Quality, and Factory Management teams.
• Ensure all production infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within approved budget, and to operational specification.

Supply Chain & Vendor Management:

• Manage vendor relationships for raw food ingredients, packaging, dry goods, and industrial equipment — driving cost, quality, and delivery reliability.
• Develop and enforce procurement calendars aligned with production schedules to eliminate stockouts and overstocking.
• Oversee commissioning and operational handover of new production lines, cold chain infrastructure, and processing machinery.
• Enforce FIFO protocols and food safety zoning compliance across all production and warehouse environments.
• Monitor commodity price trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to protect profit margins.

ERP, SOPs & Process Systems:

• Manage Bills of Materials (BoM) and CAPEX project tracking within the company ERP (Odoo) with full accuracy for procurement, budgeting, and audit purposes.
• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all production and supply chain SOPs.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead structured improvement projects with measurable, time-bound outcomes.
• Ensure all operational data — yield, wastage, throughput, procurement — is accurately logged and reportable in real time.

Budget & Financial Control:

• Prepare, manage, and defend project and operational budgets for all supply and production functions.
• Monitor actual vs. planned expenditure and report variances to the COO with corrective recommendations.
• Coordinate with Finance for accurate CAPEX coding, BoM valuations, and monthly COGS reporting.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality, safety, or production standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project management experience in F&B manufacturing, FMCG production, or food processing environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. A master's degree or PMP / CSCP / CPSM certification is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure and operational projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing operational teams.
• Hands-on experience with factory commissioning, kitchen setup, or cold chain infrastructure is a strong advantage.
• Advanced command of ERP systems — Odoo experience preferred. Strong Excel skills for project planning, resource scheduling, and budget management.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety zoning, lean manufacturing, and production SOPs.
• Excellent leadership, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication capabilities.
• Fluent in both Bangla and English — written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously under pressure with full ownership.

Employment Structure

• On-site in Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Full-time
• Salary: BDT 150,000 - 200,000
• Benefits: Festival Bonus (x2) + Performance-based Annual Bonus + Mobile Allowance + Transport/Fuel Allowance + Standard Probation Period Applies
• Work Week: Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (with operational flexibility during peak periods and new hub launches)

Hiring Process

1. Screening interview with Talvette
2. Screening interview with the HR team
3. Interview with the department head and COO
4. Case study or technical assessment (role-dependent)
5. Final interview with the founding leadership team
6. Receive a conditional offer
7. Reference check
8. Receive confirmed offer