WE'RE HIRING – PRODUCTION MANAGER
Join Wiser By The Mile
Premium Leather Garment Manufacturing | Chennai, India
About Us
Wiser By The Mile is a premium leather garment manufacturing company based in Chennai, India. We design and manufacture premium leather jackets, bags, and accessories for global fashion, performance, and lifestyle brands. We are building a team of skilled, dedicated, and passionate professionals who want to grow with us.
Location
Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600098
Salary
₹40,000 – ₹60,000 per month (Based on experience, skills, and leadership capability.)
Employment Type
Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in Leather Garment Manufacturing to lead our factory operations.
Production Manager will be responsible for production planning, manpower management, quality, productivity, delivery, and continuous improvement while ensuring smooth coordination between Production, Stores, Purchase, Quality, and other departments.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can build high-performing teams, improve production systems, maintain quality standards, and deliver customer orders on time.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Operations
- Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are achieved.
- Monitor production capacity, manpower allocation, and work-in-progress (WIP).
- Ensure efficient utilisation of manpower, machinery, materials, and factory resources.
- Monitor production performance and resolve operational bottlenecks.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop Production In-Charges, Supervisors, Tailors, and production staff.
- Build a disciplined, accountable, and high-performing production culture.
- Conduct production meetings and performance reviews.
- Coach and develop team members to improve productivity and quality.
Quality & Process Improvement
- Ensure products meet Company quality standards and customer specifications.
- Reduce defects, rework, and material wastage.
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and production flow.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives across the factory.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Stores, Purchase, Quality, Industrial Engineering, HR, and Accounts teams.
- Ensure timely availability of materials for production.
- Support planning for new product development and production requirements.
- Ensure effective communication between departments.
Reporting & Performance
- Monitor production KPIs and factory performance.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
- Analyse production performance and recommend corrective actions.
- Communicate production updates, challenges, and improvement plans to senior team members.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient production environment.
- Ensure compliance with Company policies, SOPs, and safety procedures.
- Promote workplace discipline, housekeeping, and 5S practices.
Requirements
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in Leather Garment Manufacturing.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.
· Experience managing leather jacket or premium leather apparel production will be a strong advantage.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Education or experience in Leather Technology, Leather Garment Manufacturing, Garment Technology, or Apparel Technology will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Production Operations Management
- Line Balancing & Capacity Planning
- Quality Management
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Production KPI Monitoring
- ERP / Production Management Software
- Microsoft Excel
- SOP Implementation
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Language Skills
- Tamil – Good communication skills (Required)
- English – Good communication skills (Required)
- Hindi – Basic communication skills (Preferred)
Leadership Competencies
- Strong leadership, People management, Conflict management, Problem-solving ,Excellent planning & time management, Strategic & analytical thinking, Decision-making , Excellent communication, Cross-functional collaboration Proactive & takes initiative, Process improvement mindset, Team building & motivation, Results-driven Quality-focused Accountable & professional
Why Join Wiser By The Mile?
- Lead production for a growing premium leather garment manufacturing company.
- Opportunity to improve factory systems and production processes.
- Professional, organised, and process-driven work environment.
- Work with an ambitious and supportive leadership team.
- Learning, growth, and leadership development opportunities.
- Be part of a company that values craftsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.
Email your resume to: [email protected]
Please mention the following in the subject line:
Application for Production Manager Role
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Immediate Hiring | Full-Time Position | Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
