General Manager- Garment Manufacturing

We’re Hiring | GM – Production (Garment Manufacturing)Location: Surat, Gujarat.CTC: As per industry standardsExperience: 10+ years in garment manufacturing.Responsible for driving production, quality, cost, compliance, and people leadership. This is a senior leadership role, fully accountable for delivering high-volume output with world-class quality standards while ensuring operational efficiency and discipline across the factory.Key Responsibilities1. End-to-End Factory Leadership- Lead the manufacturing unit with full accountability for production, quality, efficiency, cost, and compliance. - Own daily, weekly, and monthly production deliverables aligned with business requirements. - Act as the single point of leadership for all factory functions.2. Production Planning & Target Achievement- Ensure timely execution of customer orders with zero compromise on quality and timelines. - Drive capacity planning and scheduling for optimal resource utilization. - Continuously monitor performance and implement corrective actions to meet/exceed targets.3. Operational Excellence- Oversee production, maintenance, quality, and material flow across the unit. - Minimize downtime and maximize throughput across production lines.4. Quality, Compliance & Safety- Ensure strict adherence to buyer specifications, AQL standards, and internal quality norms. - Build a zero-defect culture through strong in-line and end-line quality checks.5. Cost & Resource Management- Drive productivity improvement, waste reduction, and cost control initiatives. - Ensure effective utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials. - Work within defined budgets while improving efficiency.6. People & Culture Leadership- Lead, mentor, and inspire a large multi-layered team of supervisors, managers, and operators. - Foster a disciplined, performance-driven, and accountable work culture. - Develop leadership pipeline by grooming high-potential talent.7. Reporting & Business Partnership- Prepare and present production, quality, and efficiency reports. - Coordinate closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Corporate teams to ensure timely delivery and business alignment. - Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement at the organizational level.Required Qualifications & Skills- Education: B.Tech / B.E. (Textile / Garment Technology) preferred. Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing may be considered for exceptional candidates. - Experience: Minimum 10 years in apparel manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior factory leadership role. - Proven success in managing large, high-volume garment factories. - Strong technical knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, sewing line balancing, trims, fabric, finishing, and packaging. - Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma and modern manufacturing excellence systems. - Strong leadership presence with ability to manage large teams under pressure. - Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.

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