Garment Production Manager

Job Description

About Us We’re Novora – a performance-driven medical apparel brand reimagining scrubs for India’s healthcare heroes. With innovation in fabric, fit, and function, we’re scaling rapidly and setting up our own manufacturing unit in Noida. Here is the link to our website - getnovora.com Role Overview We’re seeking a hands-on, quality-obsessed Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations at our upcoming in-house factory. From stitching lines to shift planning, you’ll be the execution engine driving output, quality, and timelines. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Control: Plan and manage production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets. Track WIP across stages – cutting, stitching, finishing, QC. Line Management: Supervise operators and floor staff. Balance line loads to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime. Manpower Allocation: Ensure right skill-to-task mapping. Coordinate shift schedules and resolve on-floor issues. Quality Oversight: Work closely with QC team to maintain first-pass quality. Identify defect trends and implement corrective actions. Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and drive lean initiatives to reduce waste and increase throughput. Inventory & RM Coordination: Liaise with store team to ensure fabric/trims availability. Flag shortages proactively. Daily Reporting: Maintain production MIS – output vs target, rejection rate, absenteeism, machine breakdowns, etc. Requirements 1-10+ years of experience in garment manufacturing (knits/wovens), preferably in D2C or fast-growth brands Strong command over stitching processes, SMV planning, and production balancing Experience in setting up or scaling new lines is a plus Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines Excellent team leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills Knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, and basic ERP tools What We Offer High-growth ownership role in a fast-scaling D2C brand Opportunity to shape systems from scratch Young, dynamic team with founder-led energy Competitive salary + performance bonus