Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Factory Manager – Knitting Products is responsible for overseeing end-to-end factory operations, ensuring effective production of knitted fabrics/garments while maintaining quality standards, cost control, safety compliance, and timely delivery. The role involves managing manpower, machines, materials, and processes to achieve production targets and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations:

- Plan, organize, and control daily knitting production to meet output and delivery schedules.

- Ensure optimal utilization of knitting machines (circular, flat knitting, warp knitting as applicable).

- Monitor production efficiency, downtime, and productivity KPIs.

- Coordinate with planning, merchandising, and dispatch teams for smooth workflow.

Quality Management:
- Implement and maintain quality standards for knitted fabrics/garments.

- Ensure adherence to buyer specifications, GSM, shrinkage, color, and defect standards.

- Handle internal and external quality audits and corrective actions.

Manpower Management:
- Lead and manage production supervisors, technicians, operators, and support staff.

- Ensure adequate manpower planning, training, and skill development.

- Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity, and performance evaluation.





Maintenance & Engineering:
- Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of knitting machines and utilities.

- Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce machine downtime.

- Monitor spare parts inventory and machine efficiency.

Cost & Inventory Control:
- Control production costs, wastage, and rework.

- Monitor raw material consumption (yarn, chemicals, accessories).

- Ensure effective inventory management and stock accuracy.

Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory norms, and factory regulations.

- Maintain health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

- Ensure readiness for social compliance and buyer audits.

Continuous Improvement:
- Implement process improvements, lean manufacturing, and productivity enhancement initiatives.

- Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.

- Adopt best practices in knitting technology and production methods.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of knitting processes and machinery

- Production planning and control

- Quality management systems

- Manpower leadership and team handling

- Cost control and efficiency improvement

- Problem-solving and decision-making skills

- ERP / Production MIS knowledge

📌 Addon - Factory Manager- Mumbai Kalyan
🏢 Acura Solution
📍 Mumbai