Job Description Production Manager (Garment Export House)

Please find the attached Job Description for the Production Manager – Garment Export House role for your reference.

About the Company

Fashion Smith Pvt. Ltd. is a leading garment export house specializing in the manufacturing and export of high-quality apparel for international brands and buyers. We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead end-to-end production operations, ensuring on-time delivery, superior product quality, buyer satisfaction, and continuous process improvement while maintaining compliance with international standards.

Location:

Plot No. 680, Sector 37, Pace City II, Gurugram, Haryana

Company website :

https://fashionsmith.in/

Key Responsibilities

* Manage end-to-end garment production, including cutting, stitching, finishing, packing, and shipment readiness.

* Develop and execute production plans in line with buyer delivery schedules and order priorities.

* Coordinate closely with merchandising, sourcing, planning, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth order execution.

* Handle communication with international buyers regarding production status, capacity planning, quality updates, and shipment commitments.

* Review Time and Action (T&A;) calendars and monitor the critical production path to ensure timely execution of orders.

* Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining buyer quality standards and delivery commitments.

* Lead line planning, line balancing, and capacity utilization to maximize productivity and minimize production losses.

* Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S,



and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

* Monitor production efficiency, machine utilization, DHU (Defects per Hundred Units), WIP (Work in Progress), and overall factory performance.

* Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams to ensure inline, end-line, and final inspections meet buyer specifications and AQL standards.

* Resolve production, quality, and technical issues proactively to prevent shipment delays.

* Ensure factories comply with buyer requirements, including social, ethical, environmental, and workplace safety standards.

* Coordinate buyer visits, factory audits, compliance audits, and third-party inspections.

* Monitor inventory availability of fabrics, trims, accessories, and packaging materials to prevent production interruptions.

* Work closely with maintenance teams to minimize machine downtime and improve equipment efficiency.

* Prepare daily production reports, efficiency reports, shipment status reports, and management dashboards.

* Train, mentor, and supervise production supervisors, line leaders, and operators to improve performance and productivity.

* Drive cost optimization initiatives through process improvements, waste reduction, and better resource utilization.





* Ensure all production activities comply with company policies, buyer requirements, and export house standards.

Requirements

* Minimum 5–8 years of experience in garment production, preferably in an export house or apparel manufacturing organization.

* Proven experience in managing woven, knitted, or denim garment production for international buyers.

* Solid knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, production planning, industrial engineering, line balancing, and capacity planning.

* Hands-on experience in buyer handling, production follow-up, quality management, and shipment coordination.

* Sound knowledge of AQL standards, garment construction, quality systems, and buyer compliance requirements.

* Experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma principles, or other productivity improvement initiatives.

* Familiarity with social compliance standards such as BSCI, SEDEX, WRAP, ISO, and buyer audit requirements.

* Strong understanding of factory KPIs, including efficiency, DHU, WIP, absenteeism, productivity, and on-time delivery.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, production planning software, and MIS reporting.

* Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to manage multiple production lines and high-volume export orders under strict timelines.

* Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Production, Fashion Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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