Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end stitching/upper manufacturing operations for footwear production.

- Plan daily production as per order requirements and ensure achievement of output targets.

- Monitor line productivity, manpower deployment, machine utilisation and efficiency.

- Ensure quality of stitched uppers and reduce defects, rework and rejection levels.

- Work closely with Production, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Planning and HR teams.

- Improve line balancing, cycle time, SMV, capacity utilisation and on-time delivery.

- Ensure availability of raw material, components, thread, upper material and trims before production starts.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Kaizen, 5S and waste reduction.

- Train supervisors, line leaders and operators on quality, safety, process discipline and productivity.

- Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety standards, labour practices and audit requirements.

- Analyse production losses, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

- Support new style development,



sample trials and smooth transition from development to bulk production.

- Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly MIS on production, quality, manpower, efficiency and rejection.

Key Skills Required

- Strong experience in footwear stitching, upper manufacturing and production operations.

- Knowledge of stitching machines, line balancing, SMV, productivity and capacity planning.

- Understanding of footwear upper components, materials, quality parameters and production processes.

- Experience in managing large shop-floor teams and multiple stitching lines.

- Robust problem-solving, people management and cross-functional coordination skills.

- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma or continuous improvement practices.

Qualification & Experience

- Diploma/Degree in Footwear Technology, Production, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.

- 1015 years of experience in footwear stitching/upper manufacturing

📌 Stitching Operations (New Delhi)
🏢 Campus Activewear
📍 New Delhi