Production Planning & Order Management
- Receive sales orders from Off Duty India and convert them into detailed production plans covering cutting, stitching, washing, and finishing
- Plan production across in-house operations and job worker network simultaneously — ensuring no bottlenecks or idle capacity
- Set realistic timelines for each stage of production and communicate delivery commitments to the Factory Head
- Monitor daily production progress against plan — identify delays early and take corrective action before they cascade
- Maintain a live production tracker covering all active orders, current stage, quantity at each stage, and expected delivery date
- Use ERP forecasting module to plan raw material requirements based on upcoming sales orders — coordinate with the ERP Executive to raise POs in advance
02
Job Worker Coordination & Follow-Up
- Manage the full job worker network across cutting, stitching, washing, and finishing — 70% of production is outsourced
- Issue work orders to job workers with clear quantities, timelines, and quality specifications
- Follow up daily with job workers on production status — do not rely on verbal updates, verify physically or through QC dispatches
- Track job worker performance — on-time delivery rate, rejection rate, quality consistency — and maintain a vendor performance record
- Escalate to Factory Head if any job worker is consistently underperforming or causing delays
- Note: Price negotiation with job workers is NOT part of this role — that is handled separately by management
03
Quality Control Management
- Dispatch QC personnel to job worker facilities at every defined checkpoint — do not accept verbal status updates from vendors
- QC checkpoints to be enforced at every stage: Cutting QC, Stitching QC, Wash Sample Approval (2 pieces), Wash Lot Approval (25-30 pieces), Bulk Wash QC, and Post Finishing Final QC
- Review QC reports and take immediate action on rejections — determine whether to rework, replace, or escalate
- Ensure all QC outcomes are entered into the ERP system by the ERP Executive with pass/fail quantities, rejection reason, and rework status
- Maintain a QC rejection log and identify recurring issues — work with job workers to address root causes
- Ensure finished goods dispatched to Off Duty meet brand quality standards without exception
04
In-House Production Management
- Oversee in-house stitching and finishing operations — 30% of total production volume
- Ensure in-house team has the right materials, instructions, and capacity to meet daily production targets
- Coordinate with the Cutting department to ensure smooth flow of cut pieces to in-house stitching
- Monitor in-house quality standards and ensure they match or exceed job worker quality levels
- Identify capacity constraints in in-house operations and flag to Factory Head with recommendations
05
ERP Oversight & System Accuracy
- Oversee the ERP Executive's daily entries — ensure all sales orders, work orders, POs, GRNs, STNs, and stage movements are entered accurately and on time
- Cross-check system inventory against physical inventory regularly — flag and resolve all discrepancies immediately
- Participate in monthly physical inventory verification and sign off on reconciliation reports
- Ensure all dispatch documentation — e-way bills and invoices — are generated correctly before goods leave the factory
- Use ERP reports daily to monitor production status, inventory levels, and job worker order progress
- Lead the evaluation and selection of a new ERP system suited to MSK Fashion's garment manufacturing requirements — shortlist 2-3 options, present recommendation to management, and oversee implementation
06
Raw Material Planning & Forecasting
- Analyse upcoming sales orders from Off Duty and forecast raw material requirements — fabric, trims, accessories — for the next 30-60 days
- Use the ERP forecasting module to generate material requirements planning (MRP) reports
- Ensure the ERP Executive raises purchase orders in advance of production requirements — no last-minute RM shortages
- Monitor raw material inventory levels and flag low-stock situations before they impact production
- Coordinate with the merchandiser for BOM accuracy — correct BOM is the foundation of accurate forecasting
07
Reporting & Communication
- Submit a daily production status report to the Factory Head — covering orders in progress, current stage, quantities completed, delays flagged, and expected delivery dates
- Report must be based on verified information — not vendor self-reporting
- Escalate critical delays, quality failures, or capacity issues to management immediately — do not wait for the daily report
- Maintain weekly production summaries showing planned vs actual output across all departments
- Provide monthly performance report covering job worker on-time delivery rate, rejection rate, ERP accuracy, and inventory reconciliation outcome
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Level
Qualification
Preferred Specialisation
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree
Any discipline — preference for candidates with technical or management background
Preferred
B.Tech / B.E. in Textile Technology
Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, or Garment Technology
Preferred
Diploma in Garment Manufacturing
From NIFT, DKTE, or any recognised textile institute
Preferred
MBA / PGDM in Operations
Supply Chain, Production Management, or Operations Management
Additional
Certification in ERP Systems
Ginesys, SAP, Oracle, Tally Manufacturing Module, or equivalent
Note: Educational qualification is secondary to relevant industry experience. A candidate with 7+ years of hands-on garment production management experience will be considered over a highly qualified candidate with limited floor experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Experience Required
Total Experience
Minimum 5 years in garment manufacturing production management
Industry
Garment / Apparel / Fashion Manufacturing — mandatory. Candidates from unrelated manufacturing backgrounds will not be considered
Role Level
Must have worked as Production Manager, Production Supervisor, or equivalent title with full floor ownership
Production Type
Experience managing both in-house production and outsourced job worker networks simultaneously
Order Volume
Must have managed production environments with 100+ active styles or SKUs simultaneously
Preferred Experience
Job Worker Management
Experience managing a network of 10+ job workers across multiple production stages — cutting, stitching, washing, finishing
D2C or Fast Fashion
Experience at a D2C fashion brand, fast fashion label, or high-velocity export house where speed and accuracy are non-negotiable
ERP Implementation
Has been directly involved in evaluating, selecting, or implementing an ERP system — not just using one
ERP Systems
Hands-on working experience with Ginesys, Absolute ERP, Logic ERP, Gofrugal, or any apparel-specific ERP
QC Systems
Experience designing or managing stage-wise QC checkpoints across a garment production pipeline
Bottom Wear / Denim
Prior experience in bottom wear, denim, or trouser manufacturing is a strong advantage given the technicality of wash processes
Experience That Will Disqualify a Candidate
- Candidates who have only worked in non-garment manufacturing (automotive, FMCG, electronics, etc.)
- Candidates who have only worked in retail or merchandising without factory floor experience
- Candidates who have managed only in-house production with no job worker coordination experience
- Candidates who have used ERP systems only for viewing reports — no hands-on data entry or oversight experience
- Candidates unable to commute to Vasai East within 1 hour — this is a full-time on-site role with no remote flexibility
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Garment Manufacturing Process Knowledge
Process Area
What the Candidate Must Know
Cutting
Fabric lay planning, marker efficiency, cut order planning, wastage calculation, cutting QC parameters
Stitching
Line balancing, SAM calculation, stitch type knowledge, machine types (SNLS, DNLS, overlock, flatlock), stitching QC parameters
Washing
Types of washes — enzyme, stone, sand, acid, bleach — wash recipe management, 2-piece and lot approval process, bulk wash QC
Finishing
Pressing, tagging, folding, packing standards, post-finishing QC checklist, carton packing norms
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Reading and verifying BOM for fabric, lining, interlining, trims, thread, and accessories — ensuring accuracy before production begins
Production Planning
Critical path method (CPM), loading and capacity planning, lead time calculation, order priority management
Quality Control
AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) standards, defect classification (critical, major, minor), inline vs final inspection protocols
ERP & Systems Knowledge
- Must have worked on at least one of the following: Ginesys, Absolute ERP, Logic ERP, Gofrugal, or any apparel manufacturing ERP
- Must understand: Sales Order to Work Order flow, Purchase Order creation, GRN and STN processing, stage-wise inventory movement, dispatch documentation
- Must be capable of evaluating ERP systems — understanding functional gaps, comparing modules, and presenting a recommendation to management
- Must be able to oversee ERP Executive's entries and identify inaccuracies without needing to enter data personally
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel — production trackers, daily reports, reconciliation sheets
Documentation & Compliance
- E-way bill generation and GST-compliant dispatch documentation
- Job worker challan management — inward and outward
- Monthly inventory reconciliation — physical vs system count
- Vendor performance tracking and documentation
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
