Cutting In-charge / Supervisor for Garment Factory (Knits)

Role Overview

• Responsible for managing the entire fabric cutting department.
• Ensure accurate fabric utilization, minimal wastage, and timely supply of cut panels to sewing lines.
• Supervise team members and coordinate with Merchandising, Sampling, and Production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily cutting schedules as per production plan and order priorities.
• Check fabric consumption, shrinkage, lay planning, and marker efficiency.
• Supervise fabric spreading, layering, and cutting operations.
• Ensure accuracy in cut quantities as per size ratio and buyer order.
• Conduct pre-production checks on fabric quality, defects, and shading.
• Monitor usage of cutting tools, machines (straight knife, band knife, die cutters, etc.).
• Maintain cutting reports, fabric utilization records, and wastage analysis.
• Coordinate with Merchandisers and Pattern Masters for markers and cut plan approvals.
• Ensure proper bundling, numbering, and issue of cut panels to sewing lines.
• Implement quality checks to avoid mismatch, shading, or shortages.
• Train and supervise cutting staff, helpers, and operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety norms and 5S practices in the cutting section.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of fabric types, shrinkage, and cutting techniques.
• Ability to plan and optimize markers for maximum fabric efficiency.
• Familiarity with manual cutting and computerized marker planning.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality orientation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Certificate in Garment Technology / Textile / Cutting & Tailoring.
• 3+ years of experience in garment manufacturing cutting department.
• Hands-on knowledge of woven/knit fabric cutting and marker efficiency.
• Experience in handling bulk production for export/domestic brands.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Experience:

• total work: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person