Production Manager (Embroidery)

Industry:

About Us:

handcrafted, customisable, and stylish footwear

Role Overview:

hands-on Embroidery Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Daily Embroidery Production:

   Manage workflows for both in-house and outsourced embroidery units.

• Quality Control:

   Ensure consistent embroidery quality across batches and reduce rework rates.

• Sampling Coordination:

   Work closely with the design and product team to translate design samples into production-ready embroidery.

• Vendor & Artisan Management:

   Coordinate with local artisans, karigars, and vendors to maintain timelines and material quality.

• Raw Material Planning:

   Manage inventory of threads, embellishments, and base fabrics for embroidery.

• Timeline Management:

   Monitor production TATs and ensure timely delivery of embroidered uppers to stitching units.

• Process Improvement:

   Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements in embroidery techniques and workflows.

• Documentation:

   Maintain detailed records of sampling, production runs, and reworks.

Requirements:

• Minimum 

  2 years of experience

   in embroidery production, preferably in 

  footwear, fashion, or accessories

  .
• Hands-on knowledge of 

  hand and/or machine embroidery techniques

  , including a flair for aesthetic quality.
• Strong team coordination and vendor management skills.
• Prior experience working in a 

  small to mid-size production setup

   is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of 

  design interpretation and fabric behavior

  .
• Comfortable working in a 

  fast-paced, quality-focused

   startup environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with 

  bridal or occasionwear

   embroidery.
• Knowledge of 

  Zardozi, Aari, or beadwork techniques

  .
• Familiarity with footwear construction is a bonus.

Perks:

• Opportunity to shape and scale a core vertical of the business
• Work closely with founders and the design team
• A creative, inclusive, and hands-on work culture
• Flexible work practices where possible

Full-time Role from our studio in Saltlake, Kolkata