Assistant Production Manager (APM)

Job Description

Title: Assistant Production Manager (APM)

Company Name: Foreign-invested Knit & Woven Garments

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 40 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Diploma in Textile Engineering
• Bachelor/Honors

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age 30 to 40 years

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the garment manufacturing industry (experience with both knit and woven garments will be preferred), including at least 3–4 years of experience working as an Assistant Production Manager in an export-oriented factory.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record of managing both knit and woven production lines .

• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes: knit & woven fabrics.

• Experience in managing large scale production: multiple lines, shifts, large manpower, export deadlines.

• Good skills in Production Planning, Work Study/IE, SMV, line balancing, efficiency improvement and cost control.

• Strong leadership and people management skills: ability to motivate and develop teams, enforce discipline and accountability.

• Excellent coordination and communication skills: able to work with internal departments and external stakeholders (buyers, auditors).

• Good knowledge of buyer compliance standards, quality inspection systems, on‐time‐shipping metrics.

• Age: Below 40 years (as per company policy).

• Preferable: Experience in Bangladesh garment industry, knowledge of local labor law & regulations.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Results-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines under pressure.

• Analytical mindset: able to identify bottlenecks, use data to drive decisions.

• Strong problem‐solving and decision‐making capability.

• Ability to adapt in a fast‐moving environment, work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Good English communication skills (written & spoken) a plus (for dealing with buyers/audits).

• High level of integrity and discipline.

Reporting to: General Manager

Responsibility: End-to-end production from cutting through to shipment for both knit & woven garments, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage the full production flow: cutting → sewing → finishing → packing → shipment (cut to ship).

• Develop production schedules and ensure delivery timelines are met, with minimum delay.

• Manage and monitor KPIs such as output, efficiency, On-Time In Full (OTIF), rejects/defects, rework, cost per unit, manpower utilization.

• Coordinate cross‐functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance/Engineering.

• Ensure both knit and woven production lines are managed effectively: understand differences in process, fabric, machine, manpower for both.

• Maintain cost control: labour cost, overheads, waste, re‐work, idle time.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives: Lean manufacturing (WIP control), work study/IE (industrial engineering), line balancing, SMV reduction, process optimization.

• Ensure compliance with social & safety standards

• Lead, coach and develop production teams: supervisors, line leaders, operators. Drive a culture of accountability, discipline, quality and on‐time delivery.

• Prepare and present regular production performance reports to senior managements: daily/monthly production status, line efficiency, downtime analysis, shipment readiness, quality issues.

• Troubleshoot production issues (machine breakdowns, material delays, manpower shortage) and take corrective action promptly.

• Ensure fabric, trims, accessories are ready for production, coordinate with cutting and planning to minimize delay, monitor WIP and flow.

• Work with maintenance/engineering to maintain machines, ensure minimal downtime, and keep production lines running smoothly.

• Mobile bill
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

As per company Policy.

What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits (to be discussed). Opportunity to take leadership of a key production role in a growing export‐oriented factory. Exposure to both knit and woven operations, working with international buyer standards. Career growth and professional development.