Senior Factory Manager – Hosiery & Knitwear

Location: Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

Company: TT Garments Pvt. Ltd.

Experience Required: Minimum 15 Years (Mandatory in Hosiery & Knitwear Factory Operations)

About the Role

TT Garments is seeking a highly experienced Senior Factory Manager to oversee and drive all aspects of hosiery and knitwear manufacturing operations at our Tiruppur facility. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in production planning, quality control, workforce management, and cost optimization within the hosiery/knitwear industry, and a proven track record of delivering operational excellence at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Operations Leadership – Plan, manage, and supervise the complete production process, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.

Production Planning & Control – Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned with customer orders and capacity utilization.

Quality Assurance – Oversee stringent quality control processes at every stage (knitting, dyeing, cutting, stitching, finishing, packing). Implement best practices to eliminate defects.

People Management – Lead, mentor, and motivate production supervisors, line managers, and operational staff. Resolve shop floor challenges and maintain high morale.

Resource & Inventory Management – Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials, machines, and manpower. Monitor inventory to avoid shortages or excess.

Process Improvement – Drive Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (IE) principles, and productivity enhancement initiatives.

Compliance & Safety – Ensure statutory compliance with labour laws, environment norms, and workplace safety regulations.

Coordination – Collaborate with Merchandising, Procurement, and Technical teams to align production with business requirements.

Reporting – Provide daily and weekly MIS reports on production performance, efficiency, and costs to senior management.

Key Requirements

Experience: Minimum 15 years in hosiery and knitwear factory operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of hosiery, circular knitting, garment manufacturing processes, dyeing, and finishing.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage large factory teams (500+ workforce) and multiple production lines.

Technical Expertise: Familiarity with modern machinery, ERP systems, production planning tools, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Problem-Solving Ability: Strong decision-making skills and ability to quickly respond to production or quality challenges.

Educational Qualification:

Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or related field preferred.

Personal Attributes

Hands-on leadership with excellent people management skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement

High integrity and work discipline

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person