General Manager – Stitching Operations

Location - Kolhapur (MIDC)

Salary Range – 35L – 40 L PA
Industry - Textile
Reports To: Plant Head – Operations

Role Summary:

Looking to hire a seasoned operations leader to head the stitching floor operations for a high-volume, export-oriented bed-linen company. The role demands deep expertise in overseeing production, workforce, quality, and process efficiency across a multi-shift floor handling 300+ machines and 500+ workers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Textile/Engineering preferred)
• 20–25 years of experience in home textile manufacturing (export-oriented units preferred)
• Proven experience in managing large-scale stitching operations with multi-product portfolios
• Must have hands-on experience with industrial engineering principles, floor productivity, and high-quality output.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to speak in English, Marathi & Hindi

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the stitching floor managing 300+ sewing machines across multiple shifts ensuring efficiency of various product lines - Quilts (patch & non-patch), comforters (with visible/non-visible tucks), Cushion covers, pillowcases, duvet covers, curtains, Bags, table linens, chair/sofa covers, and decorative items.
• Optimize manpower using skill matrix and ensure output meets daily production and quality targets.
• Oversee quilting, embroidery, and stitching machinery performance and maintenance coordination. ETON or conveyor-based stitching systems (if implemented).
• Standardize work content and improve layout efficiency, material movement, and operator productivity.
• Implement lean tools like line balancing, takt-time, bottleneck analysis, and time-motion studies.
• Drive IE initiatives like line balancing, time-motion studies, and cost-per-unit optimization.
• Ensure adherence to AQL and buyer-specific quality/compliance standards (Walmart, Target, Macy’s).
• Lead and manage a team of line supervisors, tailors, IE staff, QA technicians, and support personnel (500+ workforce).
• Collaborate with Cutting, PPC, Merchandising, IE & QA teams for seamless operations.
• Deliver daily/weekly MIS reports, lead Kaizen projects, and support SAP-based planning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹3,500,000.00 - ₹4,000,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kolhapur, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many number of factory workers have you managed?
• How many days notice period do do have to serve?

Experience:

• home textile manufacturing ( export-oriented units ): 10 years (Required)
• managing large-scale stitching ops with multiple product : 10 years (Required)

Location:

• Kolhapur, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location: In person