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JOB DESCRIPTION PRODUCTION MANAGER
Company: SoCo Products Private Limited
Position: Production Manager School Uniforms
Department: Production
Experience: 4 - 5 years in garment manufacturing, preferably in school uniforms or institutional apparel
Salary: 40,000 50,000 per month, based on experience and expertise
Location: Coimbatore / Tiruppur (as applicable)
ABOUT SOCO
SoCo Products Private Limited is an authorised uniform supplier serving schools, colleges, corporates, and hospitals. We are committed to delivering quality uniforms through efficient production planning, consistent quality standards, and timely order fulfilment.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Production Manager to lead and manage the overall production operations for school uniforms. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end production management, from planning and fabric allocation to stitching, finishing, quality control, and final dispatch.
The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership qualities, excellent garment manufacturing knowledge, effective team management skills, and the ability to ensure production targets are achieved without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Overall Production Management
Take complete ownership of end-to-end school uniform production operations.
Develop and implement production plans based on order quantities, delivery schedules, and seasonal requirements.
Monitor daily production output and ensure targets are achieved within the committed timelines.
Coordinate multiple production lines, units, and vendors to ensure smooth workflow.
Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective measures to improve efficiency.
2. Team Leadership and Management
Lead, guide, and supervise production managers, supervisors, line in-charges, and production workers.
Allocate responsibilities and establish clear production targets for each team.
Monitor employee productivity, attendance, performance, and work discipline.
Build a responsible and performance-oriented production team.
Resolve operational issues and ensure effective coordination across teams.
3. Production Planning and Execution
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
Plan manpower, machinery, materials, and production capacity according to order requirements.
Coordinate with Merchandising, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality Control, and Dispatch teams.
Ensure the timely availability of fabrics, trims, accessories, and approved samples.
Plan production capacity in advance to manage peak school-uniform seasons.
4. Quality Control
Establish and maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Ensure accurate measurements, correct sizing, proper stitching, finishing, and consistency across uniform styles.
Minimise defects, rework, fabric wastage, and customer complaints.
Ensure production follows approved samples, specifications, and measurement charts.
Implement preventive measures to reduce recurring quality issues.
5. Vendor and Unit Management
Manage external job-work units, stitching units, and garment manufacturing vendors.
Evaluate vendor capacity, workmanship, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
Monitor production progress across all units and ensure timely completion of orders.
Negotiate and coordinate operational requirements with vendors wherever necessary.
Develop reliable production capacity to meet seasonal and bulk-order requirements.
6. Cost and Productivity Management
Monitor production costs, labour efficiency, material utilisation, and operational expenses.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
Minimise wastage, rejection rates, delays, and unnecessary expenses.
Improve machine utilisation and overall production efficiency.
7. Reporting and Coordination
Submit regular production reports covering planned versus actual output, pending orders, quality issues, and delivery status.
Maintain accurate production records, trackers, and performance reports.
Provide timely updates to management regarding production progress, challenges, and resource requirements.
Ensure proper coordination between production, merchandising, warehouse, and dispatch teams.
Take ownership of production-related issues and drive them towards timely resolution.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology, Garment Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 812 years of relevant experience in garment production, with substantial experience in a senior supervisory or managerial role.
Strong experience in school uniforms, institutional uniforms, woven garments, or bulk garment manufacturing is highly preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple production teams, manufacturing units, or vendors.
Sound knowledge of garment construction, pattern and measurement specifications, stitching, finishing, quality standards, and production processes.
Experience in production planning, capacity management, manpower planning, and delivery scheduling.
Proficiency in production reporting, Excel, and production tracking systems.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Excellent planning, organising, and execution skills.
Ability to take ownership and make timely operational decisions.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Effective communication and interdepartmental coordination.
Ability to work under pressure during peak production seasons.
Focus on quality, productivity, cost control, and timely delivery.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational challenges.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The Production Manager will be expected to achieve the following:
Timely completion and delivery of production orders.
Consistent quality across all uniform categories and sizes.
Improved production efficiency and workforce productivity.
Reduced rejection, rework, and material wastage.
Effective utilisation of manpower, machinery, and vendor capacity.
Accurate production planning, tracking, and reporting.
Strong coordination across production and support functions.
WHY JOIN SOCO?
Opportunity to lead and strengthen the overall production function.
Ownership of production planning, execution, and operational improvements.
Opportunity to build efficient production systems and a strong manufacturing team.
A role that directly contributes to business growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Interested candidates with strong garment manufacturing experience and proven leadership capabilities are encouraged to apply.
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