Job Description

Job Description – Factory Head

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Location: Indore

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Company: BIBA Fashion Ltd.

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Department: Manufacturing / Production (Women Apparel only)

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About the Role

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BIBA Fashion is looking for an experienced Factory Head to lead its Indore Unit. The role requires a dynamic 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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Production & Manufacturing

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- Lead end-to-end production of embroidered garments from sampling to bulk production.
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- Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to achieve delivery commitments.
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- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, embroidery frames (Adda), and production capacity.
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- Drive productivity improvements while maintaining superior craftsmanship.
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- Monitor production efficiency and minimize idle time and bottlenecks.
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Hand Embroidery & Surface Ornamentation

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- Possess strong technical knowledge of:
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- Kashida Embroidery
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- Aari Work
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- Adda Work
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- Zardozi
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- Resham Embroidery
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- Dabka & Nakshi Work
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- Sequin & Bead Embellishments
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- Mirror Work
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- Thread Work
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- Gota Patti
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- Cut Dana
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- Stone & Crystal Embroidery
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- French Knots
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- Appliqué
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- Hand Crochet & Other Surface Ornamentation Techniques
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- Guide artisans in achieving premium craftsmanship and flawless execution.
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- Evaluate embroidery techniques for design feasibility and production scalability.
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Quality Management

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- Establish robust quality control checkpoints across all production stages.
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- Ensure zero-defect production through continuous monitoring.
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- Minimize rework and rejection rates.
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- Ensure all garments meet BIBA's premium quality standards.
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Artisan & Workforce Management

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- Lead a large team of production managers, supervisors, artisans, embroiderers, quality personnel, and support staff.
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with embroidery contractors and artisan clusters.
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- Conduct skill enhancement and productivity improvement initiatives.
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- Ensure adherence to labor laws, workplace discipline, and ethical manufacturing practices.
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Vendor & Contractor Management

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- Develop and manage a network of embroidery vendors and job workers.
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- Evaluate vendor capabilities and monitor performance.
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- Negotiate commercial terms while ensuring quality and delivery commitments.
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- Ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted production.
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Cost & Productivity Management

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- Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
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- Improve line efficiency, production planning, and workflow optimization.
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- Monitor production KPIs and prepare MIS reports.
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- Optimize wastage, thread consumption, embellishment usage, and material utilization.
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Cross Functional Coordination

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- Collaborate with:
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- Design Team
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- Buying & Merchandising
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- Production Planning
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- Quality
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- Sourcing
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- Supply Chain
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- Participate in pre-production meetings to ensure seamless execution.
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Compliance & Safety

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- Ensure compliance with factory safety norms and statutory regulations.
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- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization.
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- Implement SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Desired Candidate Profile

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Education

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- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
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Experience

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- 15–20+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing.
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- Minimum 8–10 years in a leadership role managing hand embroidery or luxury ethnic wear production.
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- Experience with premium ethnic wear, bridal wear, couture, or luxury fashion brands is highly preferred.
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Technical Expertise

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- Strong knowledge of:
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- Luxury garment construction
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- Surface ornamentation
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- Hand embroidery techniques
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- Production planning
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- Industrial engineering principles
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- Lean manufacturing
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- Quality systems
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- Capacity planning
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- Costing
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- Productivity improvement
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Leadership Competencies

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- Strong people management and team leadership skills.
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- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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- Robust planning and execution capabilities.
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- High ownership and accountability.
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- Ability to manage large-scale artisan teams and multiple production lines.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
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- Production Efficiency
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- Line Productivity
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- First Pass Quality (FPQ)
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- Rejection & Rework %
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- Cost per Garment
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- Capacity Utilization
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- Vendor Performance
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- Artisan Productivity
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- Inventory Control
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- Compliance Score
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- Customer Complaint Reduction
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📌 Head Factory Head (Indore)
🏢 BIBA Fashion
📍 Indore