Job Title: Production Supervisor - Women's Ethnic Wear
Department: Production
Location: Sachin GIDC, Surat
Reporting To: Production Manager / Factory Manager
Experience: 5-6 Years
Industry: Garment Manufacturing - Women's Ethnic Wear (Kurti, Kurta Sets, Gowns, Co-ord Sets, etc.)
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution
- Supervise daily production activities to ensure production targets are achieved.
- Allocate manpower efficiently across sewing lines based on production priorities.
- Monitor production flow from cutting to finishing and packing.
- Ensure smooth execution of production plans as per dispatch schedules.
- Minimize production delays and resolve line-related issues promptly.
Line Management
- Maintain optimum line efficiency through proper line balancing.
- Monitor hourly production reports and identify bottlenecks.
- Improve operator productivity through proper work allocation and guidance.
- Ensure minimum machine idle time and maximum utilization.
Quality Control
- Ensure garments meet company quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Quality team to reduce defects and rework.
- Implement corrective actions for recurring quality issues.
- Maintain first-pass quality and minimize rejection rates.
Team Management
- Supervise and motivate production operators, helpers, and line leaders.
- Conduct daily production meetings and assign work accordingly.
- Train current operators on production processes and quality expectations.
- Maintain discipline, attendance, and shop-floor productivity.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce wastage.
- Implement lean manufacturing and 5S practices wherever applicable.
- Monitor production efficiency and suggest process improvements.
- Coordinate with maintenance for timely machine repairs and preventive maintenance.
Coordination
- Coordinate with Cutting, Merchandising, Stores, Sampling, and Finishing departments.
- Ensure timely availability of fabric