Title: Senior Production Manager
Company Name: Tristar Headwear
Vacancy: --
Age: 21 to 60 years
Job Location: Canada
Salary: Tk. 6897911 - 7673926 (Monthly)
Experience:
Candidates must have:·
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in hat, cap or headwear manufacturing.·
Previous experience supervising production employees or production lines.·
Detailed knowledge of the complete headwear manufacturing process.·
Experience with cutting, embroidery, sewing, assembly, finishing and quality control.·
Experience managing production schedules, production targets and employee performance.·
Ability to identify and resolve headwear manufacturing and quality problems.·
Strong understanding of industrial sewing equipment and headwear production machinery.·
Experience with and practical knowledge of several types of headwear, including various caps (structures, unstructured, snapback, adjustable, fitted, stretch etc.).Candidates must be able to:·
Speak, write and read English fluently in a professional manufacturing environment.·
Understand detailed verbal instructions.·
Read production specifications, technical instructions, procedures and company policies.·
Write professional emails, reports, production notes and other workplace documentation.·
Communicate clearly with management, employees, vendors and other departments.·
Demonstrate critical thinking and skills listed in key responsibilities
Tristar Headwear Corporation based in Richmond BC is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager with extensive hands-on experience in the manufacturing of hats and caps.
This is a specialized headwear manufacturing position. General garment or apparel manufacturing experience without direct hat or cap manufacturing experience is not sufficient.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising headwear production operations, employees, quality, workflow and production performance.
Key Responsibilities
· Plan, organize, and oversee factory production across various tasks: cutting, embroidery, sewing, assembly, finishing, inspection and packaging.
· Create and adjust production schedules based on order priorities, production capacity, labor and material availability to ensure orders are completed on time.
· Monitor work-in-progress through each stage of production and identify bottlenecks, delays, material shortages, quality issues, and other problems that could affect production or delivery.
· Supervise production employees
· Provide technical guidance on all areas of cap manufacturing, including: cap panels, front-panel reinforcement, embroidery, sewing, crown assembly, visors/peaks, sweatbands, closures, finishing, inspection, and packaging. Teach, correct and improve processes as necessary.
· Monitor product quality throughout production. Identify defects and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and rework.
· Ensure fabrics, trims, components, samples, production supplies, and production instructions are available for all staff before each stage of production begins. Identify shortages early to prevent production delays.
· Provide management with regular updates on production status, delays, risks, and corrective actions. This includes assessment of: production output, labor efficiency, productivity, machine utilization, waste, and on-time completion of orders.
· Coordinate production equipment setup and maintenance, assist with troubleshooting equipment problems, and respond to machine downtime or other production disruptions.
· Train and coach production employees on job duties, quality standards, productivity requirements, equipment use, safety procedures, and company policies. Support cross-training and recommend additional staffing or training when required.
· Maintain an organized and safe production floor and ensure compliance with all internal and external manufacturing floor audit and inspection requirements.
Mandatory Headwear Manufacturing Experience
Candidates must have:
· Minimum 5 years of direct experience in hat, cap or headwear manufacturing.
· Previous experience supervising production employees or production lines.
· Detailed knowledge of the complete headwear manufacturing process.
· Experience with cutting, embroidery, sewing, assembly, finishing and quality control.
· Experience managing production schedules, production targets and employee performance.
· Ability to identify and resolve headwear manufacturing and quality problems.
· Strong understanding of industrial sewing equipment and headwear production machinery.
· Experience with and practical knowledge of several types of headwear, including various caps (structures, unstructured, snapback, adjustable, fitted, stretch etc.).
Candidates must be able to:
· Speak, write and read English fluently in a professional manufacturing environment.
· Understand detailed verbal instructions.
· Read production specifications, technical instructions, procedures and company policies.
· Write professional emails, reports, production notes and other workplace documentation.
· Communicate clearly with management, employees, vendors and other departments.
· Demonstrate critical thinking and skills listed in key responsibilities
Education
Completion of secondary school is required