" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eFactory Manager, Luxury Handbags\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a new luxury handbag factory launch\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply specialist leather and synthetic handbag expertise\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild manufacturing teams and scale production in Bangladesh\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn opportunity to establish and lead a new luxury handbag manufacturing operation in Bangladesh, from factory setup through to full commercial production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAn established international manufacturing group is developing a new factory in Bangladesh to produce luxury handbags for a global luxury brand.\u0026nbsp; The new operation will be established alongside an existing handbag manufacturing facility.\u003cbr\u003e The company is seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eFactory Manager with strong technical expertise in luxury handbag manufacturing and a proven ability to establish and scale production operations.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This hands-on leadership role is responsible for factory establishment, equipment and process setup, team recruitment, customer approvals, and the transition to stable commercial production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the establishment of the new factory, developing and executing the operational setup and production launch plan.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefine factory layout, production flow, equipment requirements, staffing structures and operating systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish manufacturing processes and quality controls for luxury leather and synthetic handbags to meet demanding customer workmanship standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee technical processes including leather selection, cutting, skiving, stitching, assembly, edge finishing and hardware attachment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecruit, train and develop production, technical and supervisory teams, establishing clear performance standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate product development, technical trials, customer approvals and production readiness ahead of bulk manufacturing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage production planning, capacity ramp-up, efficiency, quality, material utilisation, costs and delivery performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement industrial engineering, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to improve productivity and reduce waste.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage operating budgets, production reporting, compliance and safe working practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with senior management, customer representatives and internal support functions to deliver a successful factory launch.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQualifications, Experience \u0026amp; Skills\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe successful candidate will bring \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial hands-on experience in luxury handbag manufacturing\u003c/strong\u003e, combined with the operational and organisational capability to establish a new production facility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssential requirements:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong technical knowledge of luxury leather and synthetic handbag manufacturing, including construction methods, materials, finishing and quality standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven factory management experience with direct accountability for production, quality, cost, delivery and workforce performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience establishing new manufacturing operations, launching production lines or managing significant factory expansions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical understanding of production equipment, factory layouts, manufacturing processes and production line balancing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience recruiting, training and developing manufacturing teams, including technical specialists and supervisors.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong production planning, budgeting, industrial engineering and operational performance management skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working directly with demanding international customers and their technical and quality requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to lead multicultural teams and resolve technical and operational problems directly on the factory floor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Consider This Opportunity?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity to build a luxury handbag manufacturing operation from the ground up, rather than take over an established factory.\u003cbr\u003e The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the new facility\u0027s manufacturing processes, technical capability, organisational structure, and operating culture.\u003cbr\u003e The position offers significant operational responsibility within an established international manufacturing group, with direct involvement in developing a new customer manufacturing programme.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply Now!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperienced handbag manufacturing professionals with the technical depth and factory establishment experience required for this appointment are invited to apply in confidence.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlease submit a detailed CV outlining relevant product categories, international customers, factory setup experience and the scale of manufacturing operations managed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridgeworks Consulting, specialists in international recruitment for the apparel, textile, footwear, and manufacturing sectors, will handle applications and enquiries confidentially. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478956\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "