Garment Production Manager oversees the entire apparel manufacturing process from raw material procurement to final product shipment. Key responsibilities include planning production schedules ensuring quality standards (QA) are met optimizing efficiency to meet deadlines and managing factory teams to achieve cost-effective production.
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Core Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution: Developing implementing and monitoring daily/monthly production plans cutting schedules and sewing output to meet buyer delivery dates.
Quality Control (QA/QC): Monitoring garment quality across all stagescutting sewing washing finishing and packingto ensure compliance with buyer specifications.
Material & Vendor Management: Coordinating raw material receipts (fabrics trims) and managing relationships with suppliers to ensure timely availability.
Team Leadership & Safety: Managing factory labor conducting training ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and maintaining floor discipline.
Efficiency Improvement: Analyzing production bottlenecks minimizing waste and implementing lean manufacturing techniques to improve productivity.
Cost Control & Reporting: Monitoring manufacturing costs and reporting on production efficiency KPIs and Defect Rates (PPH) to management.
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Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Typically 5-10 years in garment manufacturing often requiring senior managerial experience in export houses.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of sewing techniques pattern making machine mechanics and fabric properties.
Skills: Strong leadership decision-making communication problem-solving and proficiency in production management software.
Education: Degree in Fashion Technology Apparel Manufacturing or related field is generally required.
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Typical Work Activities
quality in-charge often a quality manager or quality control manager is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet established quality standards. This includes developing and implementing quality control systems monitoring production analyzing data and driving continuous improvement initiatives. They also play a key role in training staff investigating customer complaints and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key Responsibilities: Developing and Implementing Quality Control Systems: Creating and maintaining quality standards procedures and protocols. Monitoring Production: Overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality requirements. Inspecting and Testing: Conducting regular audits inspections and tests on products and processes. Analyzing Data: Gathering and analyzing data to identify trends areas for improvement and root causes of quality issues. Driving Continuous Improvement: Implementing corrective actions developing strategies to reduce waste and improving efficiency. Training and Mentoring: Providing training to staff on quality standards and best practices. Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to industry regulations and standards. Managing Customer Feedback: Investigating customer complaints and working to resolve issues. Reporting: Preparing reports on quality performance non-conformities and corrective actions. Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and improve product performance. Supplier Management: Working with suppliers to ensure they meet quality requirements. Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of quality inspections audits and corrective actions.