Assistant Production Manager

Company: Around Always
Location: Kolkata, India
Experience: 2+ years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: D2C Footwear / Fashion / Apparel

About Us:

We’re a fast-growing D2C footwear brand focused on handcrafted, customisable, and stylish footwear for modern Indian consumers. Every pair we make tells a story—rooted in craft, driven by comfort. We’re now expanding our in-house capabilities for embroidery to scale our unique product offerings.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a hands-on Embroidery Production Manager to manage and scale our embroidery operations. This role requires strong understanding of hand and machine embroidery, process management, and the ability to work closely with artisans and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Daily Embroidery Production: Manage workflows for both in-house and outsourced embroidery units.
• Quality Control: Ensure consistent embroidery quality across batches and reduce rework rates.
• Sampling Coordination: Work closely with the design and product team to translate design samples into production-ready embroidery.
• Vendor & Artisan Management: Coordinate with local artisans, karigars, and vendors to maintain timelines and material quality.
• Raw Material Planning: Manage inventory of threads, embellishments, and base fabrics for embroidery.
• Timeline Management: Monitor production TATs and ensure timely delivery of embroidered uppers to stitching units.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements in embroidery techniques and workflows.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of sampling, production runs, and reworks.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in embroidery production, preferably in footwear, fashion, or accessories.
• Hands-on knowledge of hand and/or machine embroidery techniques, including a flair for aesthetic quality.
• Strong team coordination and vendor management skills.
• Prior experience working in a small to mid-size production setup is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of design interpretation and fabric behavior.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, quality-focused startup environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with bridal or occasionwear embroidery.
• Knowledge of Zardozi, Aari, or beadwork techniques.
• Familiarity with footwear construction is a bonus.

Perks:

• Opportunity to shape and scale a core vertical of the business
• Work closely with founders and the design team
• A creative, inclusive, and hands-on work culture
• Flexible work practices where possible

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Production management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025