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Job Description | Factory General Manager The Pant Project Story: At The Pant Project, we focus on delivering world-class, custom-made pants through a seamless digital experience. We leverage over 45 years of family expertise in textiles and apparel through Banswara Syntex Limited to redefine custom tailoring in India. Our name reflects our mission to perfect the pant category before expanding further. The logo’s brackets, inspired by the dictionary, symbolize redefining and mastering pants, while offering unmatched expertise and service. With our innovative stretch fabrics, sustainable practices, free alterations, and personalized monogramming, The Pant Project delivers stylish, custom-fit pants that are ridiculously comfortable - perfect for every occasion. Proudly made in India, we’re here to transform your wardrobe, one perfect pair at a time. We have been recognized as one of India’s leading emerging D2C Fashion Start-Ups 2 years in a row and have also launched stores PAN India. By Mar ‘25, will have 25+ stores operational. We are also backed by one of the top venture capital funds in India - Sorin Investments. Job Summary: The Factory GM will be responsible for managing large-scale production of basic garments, with a strong focus on operational excellence, cost efficiency, quality control, and team leadership across a workforce of 1,000+ employees. Location: Doddabalapur, Karnataka Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the garment production facility, ensuring high output with minimal downtime. Optimize production planning, line balancing, and workflow efficiency to meet volume and quality targets. Supervise a workforce of over 1,000 employees, including supervisors, tailors, helpers, and quality staff. Drive productivity improvements and cost optimization across all production lines. Ensure all operations comply with industry health, safety, and labor regulations. Set and monitor ambitious production goals and ensure alignment with overall business strategy. Motivate, coach, and guide team leads and supervisors for improved performance and morale. Resolve operational bottlenecks and communicate key updates to senior management regularly. Establish and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) that improve factory performance and product quality. Create effective shift schedules to ensure optimal staffing at all times. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Production, Textiles, or a related field. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in garment manufacturing operations. At least 2 years of experience in a garment factory supervisory or leadership role. Demonstrated success in managing large teams and scaling production efficiently. Strong understanding of garment production workflows, industrial engineering concepts, and compliance protocols. Proficient in project and team management, with excellent leadership and communication skills. Experience with lean manufacturing, quality systems, and productivity improvement tools is preferred. Must speak Kannada, Hindi and English Benefits: Competitive Rewards: Enjoy an attractive compensation and incentive structure that values your contributions and impact. Ownership & Impact: Take charge of key responsibilities and drive significant outcomes in a dynamic environment. Industry Expertise: Gain deep insights into the apparel industry alongside a management team with over 45 years of collective experience. Growth Opportunities: Be part of a young, fast-paced organization where you can grow and thrive in a high-growth, innovative culture. Note: Application to be sent to karenjustus@pantproject.com The Pant Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position's responsibilities and requirements. Specific tasks and duties may vary as per the company's evolving needs. Show more Show less
