: Factory Head – Garment Manufacturing

Job Title: Factory Head / Factory Manager

Industry: Garment Manufacturing

Reporting To: Managing Director / General Manager

Job Summary The Factory Head is responsible for managing the overall garment manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, maintaining product quality, controlling costs, optimizing manpower, and ensuring timely delivery of orders. The role requires strong leadership, production planning, quality management, and coordination with all departments.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Production

Management

Plan, monitor, and control daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.

Ensure timely completion of garment orders as per buyer requirements.

Monitor cutting, stitching, finishing, ironing, packing, and dispatch operations.

Improve production efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.

2.

Manpower

Management

Manage production managers, supervisors, line leaders, operators, and helpers.

Allocate manpower based on production requirements.

Monitor attendance, productivity, discipline, and workforce performance.

Train and develop employees to improve operational efficiency.

3.

Quality

Control

Ensure garments meet buyer specifications and quality standards.

Coordinate with the quality team to reduce defects and rework.

Implement quality control procedures at every production stage.

Handle quality issues and corrective actions.

- Planning and Supply Chain

Coordinate with merchandising, purchase, stores, and planning teams.

Ensure timely availability of fabric, trims, accessories, and other materials.

Monitor production schedules and shipment deadlines.





Coordinate with buyers and internal teams when required.

- Cost Control and Productivity

Control manufacturing costs, overtime, wastage, and material consumption.

Improve line efficiency and overall factory productivity.

Monitor production KPIs, including output per operator and rejection rates.

Implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.

6.

Factory

Administration and Compliance

Ensure compliance with labour laws, safety standards, and company policies.

Maintain factory discipline, housekeeping, and workplace safety.

Coordinate maintenance of machinery and production equipment.

Prepare daily production reports and monthly performance reports.

Required Skills

Robust leadership and team management.

Garment production planning and execution.

Knowledge of cutting, stitching, finishing, and packing.

Quality assurance and process improvement.

Cost control and production analysis.

Problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge of ERP systems, Excel, and production reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or diploma in Garment Technology, Textile Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.

Typically 10–15+ years of experience in garment manufacturing, including senior production or factory management experience.

Proven ability to manage large workforces and achieve production targets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Daily and monthly production achievement.

On-time shipment and order delivery.

Line efficiency and labour productivity.

Quality rejection and rework percentage.

Manufacturing cost and wastage reduction.

Manpower utilization and machine productivity.

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