Job Description – Factory Head
Location: Indore
Company: BIBA Fashion Ltd.
Department: Manufacturing / Production (Women Apparel only)
About the Role
BIBA Fashion is looking for an experienced Factory Head to lead its Indore Unit. The role requires a energetic leader with deep expertise in luxury women wear ethnic apparel manufacturing, specializing in Aari, Adda, Zardozi, Resham, Sequin, Beadwork, Mirror Work, Thread Embroidery, and other intricate handcrafted embellishments . The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational excellence, quality, productivity, cost optimization, and timely execution while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Manufacturing
Lead end-to-end production of embroidered garments from sampling to bulk production.
Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to achieve delivery commitments.
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, embroidery frames (Adda), and production capacity.
Drive productivity improvements while maintaining superior craftsmanship.
Monitor production efficiency and minimize idle time and bottlenecks.
Hand Embroidery & Surface Ornamentation
Possess strong technical knowledge of:
Kashida Embroidery
Aari Work
Adda Work
Zardozi
Resham Embroidery
Dabka & Nakshi Work
Sequin & Bead Embellishments
Mirror Work
Thread Work
Gota Patti
Cut Dana
Stone & Crystal Embroidery
French Knots
Appliqué
Hand Crochet & Other Surface Ornamentation Techniques
Guide artisans in achieving premium craftsmanship and flawless execution.
Evaluate embroidery techniques for design feasibility and production scalability.
Quality Management




Establish robust quality control checkpoints across all production stages.
Ensure zero-defect production through continuous monitoring.
Minimize rework and rejection rates.
Ensure all garments meet BIBA's premium quality standards.
Artisan & Workforce Management
Lead a large team of production managers, supervisors, artisans, embroiderers, quality personnel, and support staff.
Build and maintain strong relationships with embroidery contractors and artisan clusters.
Conduct skill enhancement and productivity improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to labor laws, workplace discipline, and ethical manufacturing practices.
Vendor & Contractor Management
Develop and manage a network of embroidery vendors and job workers.
Evaluate vendor capabilities and monitor performance.
Negotiate commercial terms while ensuring quality and delivery commitments.
Ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted production.
Cost & Productivity Management
Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
Improve line efficiency, production planning, and workflow optimization.
Monitor production KPIs and prepare MIS reports.
Optimize wastage, thread consumption, embellishment usage, and material utilization.
Cross Functional Coordination
Collaborate with:
Design Team
Buying & Merchandising
Production Planning
Quality




Sourcing
Supply Chain
Participate in pre-production meetings to ensure seamless execution.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with factory safety norms and statutory regulations.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization.
Implement SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education
Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
15–20+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing.
Minimum 8–10 years in a leadership role managing hand embroidery or luxury ethnic wear production.
Experience with premium ethnic wear, bridal wear, couture, or luxury fashion brands is highly preferred.
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
Luxury garment construction
Surface ornamentation
Hand embroidery techniques
Production planning
Industrial engineering principles
Lean manufacturing
Quality systems
Capacity planning
Costing
Productivity improvement
Leadership Competencies
Strong people management and team leadership skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong planning and execution capabilities.
High ownership and accountability.
Ability to manage large-scale artisan teams and multiple production lines.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Production Efficiency
Line Productivity
First Pass Quality (FPQ)
Rejection & Rework %
Cost per Garment
Capacity Utilization
Vendor Performance
Artisan Productivity
Inventory Control
Compliance Score
Customer Complaint Reduction

📌 Head Factory Head (Indore)
🏢 BIBA Fashion
📍 Indore