Head of Production

Role Overview

The Factory Head will be the overall in-charge of a large-scale apparel manufacturing unit (Domestic), responsible for driving production, quality, cost, compliance, and people leadership. This is a senior leadership role, fully accountable for delivering high-volume output with world-class quality standards while ensuring operational efficiency and discipline across the factory.

The role demands a strong production background, proven experience in leading large teams, and the ability to transform operations through process excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Factory Leadership

• Lead the manufacturing unit with full accountability for production, quality, efficiency, cost, and compliance.
• Own daily, weekly, and monthly production deliverables aligned with business requirements.
• Act as the single point of leadership for all factory functions.

2. Production Planning & Target Achievement

• Ensure timely execution of customer orders with zero compromise on quality and timelines.
• Drive capacity planning, line balancing, and scheduling for optimal resource utilization.
• Continuously monitor performance and implement corrective actions to meet/exceed targets.

3. Operational Excellence

• Oversee production, maintenance, quality, and material flow across the unit.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement practices.
• Minimize downtime and maximize throughput across production lines.

4. Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to buyer specifications, AQL standards, and internal quality norms.
• Build a zero-defect culture through strong in-line and end-line quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory norms, safety protocols, and labor laws.

5. Cost & Resource Management

• Drive productivity improvement, waste reduction, and cost control initiatives.
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Work within defined budgets while improving efficiency.

6. People & Culture Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a large multi-layered team of supervisors, managers, and operators.
• Foster a disciplined, performance-driven, and accountable work culture.
• Develop leadership pipeline by grooming high-potential talent.

7. Reporting & Business Partnership

• Prepare and present production, quality, and efficiency reports to senior leadership.
• Coordinate closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Corporate teams to ensure timely delivery and business alignment.
• Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement at the organizational level.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  B.Tech / B.E. (Textile / Garment Technology) preferred. Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing may be considered for exceptional candidates.

• Experience:

  Minimum 15 years in apparel manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior factory leadership role.
• Proven success in managing large, high-volume garment factories.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, sewing line balancing, trims, fabric, finishing, and packaging.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, ISO, and modern manufacturing excellence systems.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to manage large teams under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.