Production Manager

• Creating cost effective, scalable, agile processes that can cater to increased production requirements
• Creating and executing the production plan
• Collaborating closely with the Business Analyst(s) and the Merchandiser(s) for the same
• Ensuring that the manufactured apparels (both inhouse and at vendor site) meet the quality benchmarks
• Bringing in more robust quality measures to the entire production process
• Motivating and upskilling his teams and ensuring smooth communication and collaboration at all times
• Ensuring complete and timely handoffs amongst teams to ensure the manufacturing is as per plan
• Ensuring that the vendors are able to fulfill the manufacturing requirements on time and that there are no delays on their front because of capacity issues
• Creating stringent processes related to vendor allocation and follow ups to ensure timely delivery
• Partnering with internal teams such as Merchandisers, Technology, Finance, HR, Legal etc
• Ensuring that the processes and their interface with technology stays updated with changing times
• Submitting production cost estimates and ensuring the Purchasing Orders are issued on time
• Ensuring cost optimization and ensuring strong fiscal controls are in place across the production process
• Driving a strong execution culture within his team so as to ensure that delivery is as per the production planned/ launch plan
• Communicating terms and conditions applicable to all external partners related to Production and ensuring adherence to the same
• Introducing best practices to the organization

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of relevant experience (preferable)
• Planning skills
• Strong excel skills
• Understanding of block prints and supplier/vendor networks- Should also come with his/her own network in place
• Cost cutting abilities
• Strong process orientation and inclination for documentation
• Customer FIRST Mindset
• Good communication Skills (Fluency in English is not a mandate)
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder management and people management skills
• Vendor Management
• Strong prioritization and organising skills
• Ability to get work done through others
• Ability to multitask
• Prior experience as an Operations/ Production Manager for a manufacturing concern preferably in an ecommerce set up
• Experience in handling large internal teams as well as a large vendor network