Summarizing below key experience & responsibilities
1. Planning and Scheduling Production Planning: Creating and managing the overall production schedule, including daily, weekly, and monthly targets for different production lines/units. Resource Allocation: Determining and securing the necessary human resources (staffing), machinery, and materials needed to meet production goals. Capacity Planning: Assessing the factory's capacity and allocating styles or orders to specific production lines to ensure a balanced workflow and timely delivery.
2. Monitoring Material Management Raw Material: Tracking the status of all materials (fabrics, trims, accessories) against each order to ensure they are received on time and meet quality specifications before production starts. Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Working with design and development teams to finalize and manage the technical details and material lists for each garment style. Vendor/Factory Management (External Production): For companies that outsource, this involves selecting, managing, and coordinating with third-party factories to ensure they adhere to quality, cost, and delivery standards.
3. Production Oversight and Efficiency Process Supervision: Overseeing the entire manufacturing floor, including the cutting, sewing, and finishing departments, to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow. Monitoring and Control: Tracking the progress of production against the plan (Work In Progress - WIP) and taking immediate corrective action if there are delays or performance shortfalls. Cost Management: Continuously looking for ways to reduce waste and optimize production processes (often using Lean Manufacturing principles) to control and minimize the manufacturing cost of the garment.
4. Coordination and Communication Cross-Functional Liaison: Serving as the key link between various internal departments, especially Design/Merchandising, Technical Design, Quality Assurance, and Logistics/Shipping. Pre-Production Meetings (PPM): Organizing and leading meetings to finalize all technical and quality details before bulk production begins. Shipping and Logistics: Collaborating with the logistics department to plan and execute the on-time shipment of finished goods to customers or distribution centers.
5. Team and People Management Supervision and Motivation: Leading, guiding, and motivating the production workforce, including supervisors and line workers. Training: Identifying skill gaps and arranging training for employees to improve their efficiency, safety, and technical expertise. Safety and Compliance: Ensuring that all health, safety, and buyer compliance regulations (social and ethical standards) are strictly followed in the factory.