Technical Merchandising & Production Manager (Jaipur)
Leela Karighar is a contemporary Indian wear brand that brings together India's rich artisanal heritage and modern global silhouettes.
We are looking for a hands-on, highly accountable skilled based in Jaipur to own the journey from concept to warehouse delivery.
Your Responsibilities
Product Development & Sampling
- Work closely with founders to understand design intent
- Coordinate pattern development and grading
- Manage proto samples, fit samples, and pre-production samples
- Ensure final garments match approved designs and measurements
Factory & Production Management
- Be physically present at manufacturing facilities
- Track daily production progress
- Follow up with vendors, pattern masters, and sampling teams
- Ensure timelines are met and issues are resolved proactively
Fit & Quality Ownership
- Conduct fit reviews and recommend corrections
- Maintain approved measurement specifications
- Perform inline and final quality inspections
- Ensure every garment meets Leela Karighar quality standards
Fabric Utilization & Cost Control
- Monitor fabric consumption and wastage
- Improve marker efficiency and cutting utilization
- Recommend creative use of leftover fabrics
- Maintain production and wastage reports
Dispatch & Delivery
- Coordinate packing and shipment readiness
- Ensure accurate dispatch to Kerala warehouse
- Verify quantities, quality, and documentation before shipment
*3+ years experience in apparel manufacturing, export houses, or buying houses
- Strong understanding of women's wear construction and garment production
- Experience in pattern development, sampling, fitting, and quality control
- Excellent vendor management and factory coordination skills
- Willing to spend significant time on factory floors
- Detail-oriented, process-driven, and highly accountable
Preferred Previous Roles
- Technical Merchandiser
- Senior Merchandiser
- Production Merchandiser
- Product Development Ma