Production Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
• Coordinate with merchandising, planning, sourcing, and quality teams to meet delivery deadlines.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.

2. Machine Handling & Resource Management

• Manage and monitor production floors.
• Oversee machine allocation, productivity, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure the right machine mix is available for different styles.

3. Cutting Department Management

• Oversee fabric inspection, lay planning, marker making, and cutting operations.
• Ensure minimal wastage and optimum fabric utilization.
• Coordinate with pattern masters for accuracy and size consistency.

4. Stitching & Sewing Line Management

• Set up sewing lines as per product category.
• Track hourly production, line balancing, and operator performance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime.

5. Sampling & Product Development

• Supervise sampling team for new developments.
• Coordinate with designers and merchandisers for fit samples, and approval samples.
• Ensure sample quality meets client specifications and timelines.

6. Quality Control & Assurance

• Implement in-line and end-line quality checks.
• Analyze defects, take corrective actions, and ensure zero-compromise on quality standards.
• Work closely with QC team to maintain AQL standards.

7. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials and trims availability.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to manage dispatch timelines.
• Represent production department in cross-functional meetings.

9. Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety norms, and compliance regulations.
• Maintain SOPs, production reports, machine reports, and attendance records.
• Track rejection rates, wastage percentages, and production KPIs.

10. Factory Management

• Lead and oversee all production operations (cutting, stitching, embroidery, finishing, packing, and dispatch) while managing supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate employees to improve skills and efficiency.
• Create a positive and safe working environment to reduce turnover and increase productivity.

Preferred candidate profile

• Any bachelor's degree. MBA will be good to have
• 8+ years of experience in Production
• Strong knowledge of home textiles or garment production process.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple machine setups.
• Good command of production planning, timelines, and efficiency improvement.
• Sound technical knowledge of sewing machinery and tools.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.