Garment Production Manager

About the role

Responsible for managing overall garment production operations to achieve production targets, product quality, delivery schedules, productivity, and cost efficiency while ensuring effective manpower and resource utilization.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end garment production processes, including cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing.

• Develop and execute production plans to achieve output targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor production performance, line efficiency, manpower utilization, and manufacturing costs.

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, line leaders, and operators to achieve operational targets.

• Coordinate with PPC, Industrial Engineering (IE), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Merchandising, and other departments to ensure smooth production flow.

• Ensure compliance with product specifications, workplace safety standards, and company policies.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, defects, rework, and production costs.

About you

• Bachelor's degree (S1) in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Garment Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in garment manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a Production Manager or equivalent leadership position.

• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, particularly cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing.

• Proven experience in production planning, line balancing, capacity utilization, and productivity improvement.

• Strong understanding of garment quality standards, production KPIs, and manufacturing cost control.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing production supervisors, line leaders, and a large workforce.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production reporting systems; ERP experience is an advantage.