Director – Connectivity & Products Inspection

Location Karachi

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading global Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC) company operating an extensive international network of laboratories and business facilities and supported by a large team of dedicated professionals. With a long-standing reputation for service excellence the organization helps businesses across industries achieve the highest standards of quality compliance and sustainability. Its commitment to trust integrity and reliability enables customers to thrive with confidence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Company is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director Connectivity & Products Inspection to lead the growth and strategic development of the Connectivity & Products Inspection business line within the Consumer Goods & Retail division.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director this leadership role is responsible for driving business growth expanding market presence and delivering innovative inspection and connectivity solutions that address the evolving needs of Pakistans textile apparel consumer goods and manufacturing industries.

The Director will develop and execute the business strategy for the Connectivity & Products Inspection portfolio working closely with customers commercial teams operations and regional and global experts to deliver integrated solutions that enhance product quality compliance supply chain transparency and market access.

This role requires a strategic leader with a strong engineering foundation commercial acumen and deep understanding of inspection quality assurance manufacturing or consumer goods. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities strengthen customer partnerships drive operational excellence and champion innovation by leveraging digital connectivity and technology-enabled inspection solutions to create long-term value for customers and the Company.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the Connectivity & Products Inspection business line in Pakistan driving sustainable growth profitability and market leadership in alignment with the Companys strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute the business strategy for Connectivity & Products Inspection identifying new market opportunities expanding service offerings and strengthening the Companys position within the Consumer Goods & Retail sector.
• Own the full P&L for the Connectivity & Products Inspection business ensuring sustainable revenue growth and profitability.
• Lead IoT and digitalization initiatives to enhance inspection services operational efficiency and customer connectivity.
• Drive business development by building and maintaining strategic relationships with key customers including textile and apparel manufacturers exporters brands retailers buying offices and supply chain partners.
• Partner with customers to understand their quality compliance inspection and product assurance challenges delivering tailored inspection and connectivity solutions that create measurable business value.
• Lead the commercialization and market adoption of the Companys Connectivity & Products Inspection services ensuring solutions address evolving customer and industry requirements.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to introduce innovative inspection methodologies digital connectivity solutions and technology-enabled services to the Pakistan market.
• Oversee the operational performance of the business line ensuring high-quality service delivery operational efficiency customer satisfaction and compliance with company standards.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage digital technologies automation data analytics and connected inspection solutions to improve customer experience and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor industry trends regulatory developments international buyer requirements and emerging technologies to ensure the Company remains a trusted partner for Pakistans export industries.
• Work closely with commercial laboratory operations and technical teams to deliver integrated inspection and assurance solutions that support customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders government bodies trade associations and technology providers to strengthen the Companys market presence and expand business opportunities.
• Lead financial planning budgeting forecasting and performance management for the business line ensuring achievement of revenue profitability and growth targets.
• Recruit develop and mentor a high-performing team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Represent the Company at customer engagements industry forums and executive meetings promoting its expertise in Connectivity & Products Inspection and reinforcing its position as the partner of choice for quality and compliance solutions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing Textile or a related discipline) is required. An MBA or Masters degree is also preferred.
• 1015 years of progressive leadership experience in Connectivity Products Inspection Engineering Digital Solutions or Technology-enabled business management.
• Proven leadership experience within one or more of the following industries:
  • Testing Inspection & Certification (TIC)
  • Consumer Goods
  • Textile & Apparel
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Supply Chain or Quality Assurance
• Demonstrated experience leading Connectivity & Products Inspection Services Engineering Solutions Digital Products Product Development or technology-enabled business lines.
• Proven experience with full P&L management and delivering profitable business growth.
• Experience leading IoT or digital transformation initiatives within engineering manufacturing or inspection environments.
• Strong understanding of inspection product conformity assessment quality assurance manufacturing processes or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing customer-facing products inspection programs technical services or digital platforms that improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Commercial leadership experience with responsibility for business growth customer relationships strategic partnerships and financial performance.
• Experience working with enterprise technologies such as ERP PLM MES Quality Management Systems (QMS) Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) APIs and customer integration platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving organizational transformation in a matrix environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong engineering and business acumen with the ability to bridge technical expertise and commercial strategy.
• Deep understanding of inspection processes product lifecycle management quality systems and customer connectivity solutions.
• Knowledge of Pakistans textile manufacturing and export ecosystem is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of building and growing technology-enabled businesses.
• Customer-centric leader with excellent relationship management and consultative engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead change innovation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong financial and commercial management capabilities including business planning budgeting and P&L management.
• Excellent leadership communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1