Manager - Production (Activewear)

Job Description

Title: Manager - Production (Activewear)

Company Name: UTAH Fashions LTD.

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Textile Engineering

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 30 years

• Minimum 12 years in apparel production management, with at least 5+ years in a Managerial role secifically handling Activewear production lines.

• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of activewear machinery (Flatlock, 4-needle 6-thread, bonded seam sealing, laser cutting, automated spreaders) and synthetic/knit fabric handling (spandex, nylon blends, polyester, compression fabrics).

• Proficiency in Garment ERP systems, FastReact, GSD (Garment Sewing Data), and MS Office suite.

UTAH Fashions Ltd., a renowned 100% export-oriented knit composite company in the country is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly capable professional for the position of Manager-Production (Activewear), located in Gazipur.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily activewear line operations to achieve target efficiency, high output speed, and strict buyer delivery schedules.

• Manage complex synthetic and high-stretch fabrics (spandex, polyester blends, mesh) while controlling tension and fabric curling.

• Direct the technical setup and utilization of flatlock, 4-needle 6-thread, cover stitch & automated seam-bonding machinery.

• Design efficient line layouts and SMV-based operational sequences specifically structured for ergonomic stretch-wear construction.

• Ensure flawless execution of active stretch seams, preventing stitch cracking, needle cuts, thread snapping & puckering.

• Supervise specialized activewear processes, including heat-seal transfer, laser cutting, sonic welding & tape-bonded seams. 

• Enforce AQL quality standards from cutting to packing to maintain low DHU across synthetic lines.

• Lead Pre-Production (PP) meetings alongside IE, Merchandising & QA to proactively resolve stretch & seam construction challenges.

• Oversee line handling of specialized performance finishes, moisture-wicking properties & delicate synthetic trims.

• Coordinate with Merchandising, Cutting, IE & Maintenance to ensure smooth input flow & zero line stoppage.

• Implement lean techniques to minimize fabric wastage, reduce rework rates & optimize garment SAM.

• Supervise activewear finishing, low-heat pressing, anti-static treatment & poly-packing standards.

• Train line supervisors & operators on precision flatseam feeding, stretch manipulation & high-speed sewing techniques.

• Maintain factory compliance, buyer social audit standards, and workplace safety across activewear sewing lines.

• Salary Review: Yearly