This role involves overseeing the entire garment manufacturing process, ensuring daily operations run smoothly, targets are met, and high quality is maintained. The Garment Production Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of production staff, workflow management, rigorous quality control, and strategic material handling.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
- Supervise daily garment production operations to ensure targets are met.
- Allocate tasks to workers and monitor performance and productivity.
- Ensure proper workflow from cutting, stitching, finishing, and packaging.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks quickly.
- Maintain adherence to quality standards at every production stage.
Quality Control
- Conduct quality checks on materials and finished garments.
- Enforce inspection standards to reduce defects and rework.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
Material Sourcing & Inventory Management
- Source fabrics, trims, accessories, and production materials from reliable suppliers.
- Assess material quality, negotiate prices and ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
- Evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing and delivery reliability.
Market & Industry Knowledge
- Monitor market trends in designs, fabrics, accessories, and production technologies.
- Recommend improvements in designs or processes based on market insights.
- Benchmark competitors’ production standards and align company processes.
- Stay updated on global supply chain and fashion industry developments.
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Train and guide production staff on processes and quality standards.
- Promote teamwork and ensure a safe working environment.
- Coordinate with designers, sourcing teams and sales departments for planning.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly production reports.
- Ensure compliance with safety, labor laws and operational policies.
- Monitor usage of materials to reduce wastage and control costs.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Diploma or Degree in Textile/Fashion Technology, Production Management or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in garment manufacturing or textile production.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, industrial machines and production processes.
- Knowledge of market trends, materials, trims and supplier networks.
- Experience in material sourcing and vendor management is an added advantage.
