Production Manager (Cut to Ship)

Job Description

Title: Production Manager (Cut to Ship)

Company Name: Foreign-invested Knit & Woven Garments

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 45 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Diploma in Textile Engineering
• Bachelor/Honors

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age 30 to 45 years

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in garment manufacturing (both knit & woven preferred) with at least 5-8 years in a production manager or senior supervisory role in an export‐oriented factory.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record of managing both knit and woven production lines from cutting to shipment.
• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes: knit & woven fabrics, cutting operations, sewing, finishing, packing, shipping.
• 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.
• Good computer skills: MS Office, production reporting tools; familiarity with ERP/MES a plus.
• Age: Below 45 years (as per company policy).
• Preferable: Experience in Bangladesh garment industry, knowledge of local labour 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.