Hiring: Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Textile Manufacturing Industry: Textile Manufacturing | Knitwear | Apparel & Garments

Experience:
15+ Years Position: Fractional / Virtual Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location:
Tirupur, Tamil Nadu (Virtual Engagement) Engagement Type: Fractional Joining: Immediate

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategically driven Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the operational transformation of an established textile manufacturing organisation with an annual revenue of approximately ₹65 Cr. The company, based in Tirupur, has over 15 years of experience in knitted fabrics and garment manufacturing, along with its own apparel brand. As the organisation transitions from a small-scale to a medium-scale enterprise, it is looking to establish structured business systems, strengthen operational efficiency and develop a strong second line of leadership. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in scaling manufacturing businesses, building organisational structures, implementing systems and processes, and reducing founder dependency in day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Review and streamline end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality control, inventory, supply chain and dispatch.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational frameworks and structured business processes.
• Develop and implement operational KPIs, performance dashboards and periodic review mechanisms.
• Design a clear organisational hierarchy with well-defined roles, responsibilities and reporting structures.
• Build and strengthen the second line of leadership to ensure independent functioning of key departments.




• Introduce effective management systems to reduce operational dependency on the founder.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, improve productivity and optimise resource utilisation.
• Drive process standardisation, cost optimisation and overall operational excellence.
• Develop succession planning frameworks for critical management and operational positions.
• Work closely with the founder to establish strategic priorities and prepare the organisation for its next phase of growth.
• Support the transition from a founder-dependent business into a professionally structured and scalable manufacturing organisation. Ideal Candidate Profile
• 15+ years of experience in operations management, business management or general management.
• Robust experience in textile manufacturing, knitwear, apparel or garment manufacturing.
• Prior experience as COO, Head of Operations, Plant Head, Business Head or equivalent leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience in scaling small or medium-sized manufacturing businesses.
• Proven track record of implementing business systems, SOPs and operational frameworks.
• Experience designing organisational structures, defining reporting hierarchies and developing leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality management, supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in succession planning and reducing founder dependency.




• Strong strategic management, process improvement and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working closely with founders and promoter-led organisations. Key Leadership Qualities
• Strong strategic and business management fundamentals.
• Ability to transform unstructured operations into professionally managed systems.
• Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong decision-making and execution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to mentor functional heads and develop future leaders.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to drive change and ensure implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial thinking with a strong focus on scalability and operational excellence. Preferred Candidate Background Candidates with prior experience in textile manufacturing, knitted fabrics, apparel and garment manufacturing organisations, particularly those who have worked with founder-led SMEs and successfully supported their transition into professionally managed medium-scale businesses. Experience in the Tirupur and Coimbatore textile manufacturing ecosystem will be an added advantage. We are looking for a transformational operations leader who can build systems, establish a strong management hierarchy, develop the next line of leadership and enable the founder to move away from daily operations while preparing the business for sustainable growth.
• Interested candidates with relevant experience may share their profiles or connect with us directly. Interested candidates cam share their profiles at [email protected] ? Website: https://swynconsulting.com/ SWYN | Elite Leadership. Without the Overhead.

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