Addon - Factory Manager- Mumbai Kalyan

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Factory Manager – Knitting Products is responsible for overseeing end-to-end factory operations, ensuring efficient production of knitted fabrics/garments while maintaining quality standards, cost control, safety compliance, and timely delivery. The role involves managing manpower, machines, materials, and processes to achieve production targets and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations:

• Plan, organize, and control daily knitting production to meet output and delivery schedules.

• Ensure optimal utilization of knitting machines (circular, flat knitting, warp knitting as applicable).

• Monitor production efficiency, downtime, and productivity KPIs.

• Coordinate with planning, merchandising, and dispatch teams for smooth workflow.

Quality Management:

• Implement and maintain quality standards for knitted fabrics/garments.

• Ensure adherence to buyer specifications, GSM, shrinkage, color, and defect standards.

• Handle internal and external quality audits and corrective actions.

Manpower Management:

• Lead and manage production supervisors, technicians, operators, and support staff.

• Ensure adequate manpower planning, training, and skill development.

• Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity, and performance evaluation.

Maintenance & Engineering:

• Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of knitting machines and utilities.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce machine downtime.

• Monitor spare parts inventory and machine efficiency.

Cost & Inventory Control:

• Control production costs, wastage, and rework.

• Monitor raw material consumption (yarn, chemicals, accessories).

• Ensure effective inventory management and stock accuracy.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory norms, and factory regulations.

• Maintain health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

• Ensure readiness for social compliance and buyer audits.

Continuous Improvement:

• Implement process improvements, lean manufacturing, and productivity enhancement initiatives.

• Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.

• Adopt best practices in knitting technology and production methods.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of knitting processes and machinery

• Production planning and control

• Quality management systems

• Manpower leadership and team handling

• Cost control and efficiency improvement

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

• ERP / Production MIS knowledge