Production Head

Job Title: Production Head

Department: Production

Reporting To: CEO/ Production Head

Industry: Women’s Ethnic Wear (Manufacturing – Outsourced Model)

Location: Sharnam Metrolinks, Amraiwadi, Ahmedabad

Working Days: 6 Days working

Job Summary:

The Production Head is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all production activities in the garment outsourcing process — from fabric sourcing to final shipment. This includes coordinating with job workers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, quality output, and cost-effective production as per buyer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare production plans based on requirements, TNA (Time & Action) sheets, and delivery timelines.
• Allocate production lots to suitable job workers based on their capacity and specialization.
• Monitor daily production progress and take corrective actions to avoid delays.
• Ensure raw materials, trims, and accessories are issued as per production schedule.

2. Vendor & Job Worker Management

• Identify, appoint, and evaluate stitching, embroidery, handwork, and dyeing job workers.
• Negotiate rates and ensure cost-effective outsourcing while maintaining quality standards.
• supervise regular follow-ups with job workers to ensure production flow and adherence to timelines.
• Resolve on-ground production or quality issues raised by jobbers.

3. Quality Control & Process Compliance

• Ensure strict implementation of quality checkpoints at each stage (cutting, stitching, finishing, packing).
• Review and approve PP samples before bulk production.
• Coordinate with the QC department to maintain inspection records and rectify recurring issues.
• Maintain consistency in measurements, finishing, and garment presentation.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with the Merchandising team for design handovers, technical sheets, and production approvals.
• Communicate production status reports to the management and merchandising teams.
• Ensure smooth coordination between job workers and in-house supporting teams (QC, dispatch, production).

5. Cost & Efficiency Management

• Optimize production cost by monitoring wastage, rework, and fabric utilization.
• Maintain production efficiency targets for each jobber and analyze productivity data.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance output and reduce delays.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed production records including job challans, material issue/return slips, and QC reports.
• Update TNA and production tracking sheets daily.
• Prepare weekly production status reports for management review.
• Ensure all documentation is signed, dated, and properly filed (both softcopy & hardcopy).

7. Team Management & Leadership

• Supervise the production, QC, and store teams.
• Conduct daily production meetings to review progress and assign priorities.
• Provide training to team members and jobbers on quality standards and process improvements.
• Foster a disciplined and quality-oriented work culture.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes and outsourced job work systems.
• Expertise in women’s ethnic wear (especially kurtis and 3-piece sets).
• Excellent coordination, follow-up, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in TNA planning, production tracking, and Excel reporting.
• Problem-solving approach with quick decision-making ability.
• Vendor negotiation and cost management.
• Quality assurance understanding (AQL standards preferred).

Qualification & Experience:

• Graduate in Textile / Apparel Production / Fashion Technology or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in garment production, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or head role.
• Experience in managing outsourced job work units (stitching, embroidery, dyeing, finishing).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a knowledge of Ethnic wear and Indo-western wear?

Experience:

• 10 key typing: 4 years (Preferred)