: Cutting Department Manager

Department

Cutting &

- Sorting

Job Purpose To manage the complete throughput of the Cutting Department — including cutting machines, manual cutting, and the sorting team — by ensuring high people productivity, optimal machine efficiency, minimal fabric and foam wastage, timely order execution based on ageing, accurate cut-kit dispatch to vendors, and error-free cutting and sorting to eliminate kit returns.

Key Responsibilities

- Throughput &
- Productivity Management
- - Own end-to-end throughput of all cutting machines and the sorting team.
- Monitor and drive machine efficiency (OEE) and operator productivity on a daily/shift basis.
- Track output vs. plan for cutting and sorting; identify and resolve bottlenecks in real time.
- Set and review productivity benchmarks (pieces/hour, kits/day, machine utilization %) for operators and machines.
- Cutting Operations (Fabric, Foam &
- Manual)
- - Plan and supervise fabric cutting, foam cutting, and manual cutting operations.
- Deploy manual cutting judiciously for small-scale/low-volume requirements to optimize material usage and reduce wastage.
- Continuously identify opportunities to reduce fabric and foam wastage through better marker planning, lay optimization, and cutting sequence.
- Ensure correct cutting specifications, patterns, and sizes are followed as per order requirements.

- Order Prioritization &
- Scheduling
- - Track ageing of all pending orders and use ageing data to prioritize the daily/weekly cutting schedule.
- Prepare and maintain a cutting schedule/plan aligned with dispatch commitments and order priority.
- Coordinate with planning, merchandising, and production teams to align cutting schedules with overall production flow.

- Sorting &
- Kit Management
- - Supervise the sorting team to ensure accurate sorting and kitting of cut components.




- Ensure cut kits are complete, correctly matched, and free of defects before dispatch.
- Ensure cutting and sorting processes are executed error-free to eliminate kit returns from vendors/downstream units.

- Vendor Kit Distribution
- - Ensure cut kits are distributed to vendors strictly as per the agreed dispatch plan and timelines.
- Maintain proper documentation and records of kits dispatched — including quantity, date, vendor, and order reference.
- Coordinate with logistics/dispatch teams to ensure timely and accurate handover of kits.
- Track and resolve any discrepancies or delays in kit distribution.

- Quality &
- Wastage Control
- - Implement checks/controls to minimize cutting errors, mismatches, and material wastage.
- Conduct root-cause analysis on kit returns or cutting errors and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework, wastage %, and kit rejection rate.

- Team Management
- - Lead, train, and manage cutting machine operators, manual cutters, and the sorting team.
- Plan manpower deployment/shift allocation based on order load and machine availability.
- Monitor attendance, discipline, and performance of the team; conduct performance reviews.
- Identify training needs and build a skilled, multi-tasking workforce.

- Records &
- Reporting
- - Maintain accurate records of cutting output, wastage, machine efficiency, kit dispatch, and returns.




- Prepare and share daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports with management on department performance.
- Ensure documentation is audit-ready and compliant with internal SOPs.

- Machine &
- Resource Management
- - Ensure preventive maintenance of cutting machines is planned and executed to avoid downtime.
- Coordinate with maintenance team for timely breakdown resolution.
- Monitor machine efficiency and take corrective action for underperforming equipment.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

- - Cutting & sorting throughput vs. plan
- Machine efficiency / OEE %
- Fabric & foam wastage %
- On-time cut-kit dispatch to vendors (%)
- Kit return rate (target: zero/near-zero)
- Order ageing compliance in scheduling
- Team productivity and attendance
- Accuracy of dispatch and production records

Qualifications &

- Experience

- - Graduate in Textile/Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu).
- 5–10 years of experience in cutting department operations within furniture, mattress, upholstery, garment, or foam-based manufacturing.
- Proven experience managing cutting machines (fabric/foam) and sorting/kitting teams.
- Hands-on exposure to manual cutting operations is preferred.

Skills &

- Competencies

- - Robust understanding of fabric and foam cutting processes and wastage optimization techniques.
- Good planning and scheduling skills, especially order-ageing-based prioritization.
- People management and team leadership skills.
- Data-driven approach — comfortable maintaining records/MIS in Excel or ERP systems.
- Strong coordination skills with planning, merchandising, dispatch, and vendor teams.
- Problem-solving mindset with focus on quality and error elimination.
- Attention to detail and process discipline.

📌 Cutting & Sorting Manager - Cutting Department (Gandhinagar)
🏢 Group Bayport
📍 Gandhinagar