Role of Production Manager (PM) in Garments Industry

PM is a production manager; unlike other department managers, a production manager has to manage a large operational area. He knows cutting, sewing, finishing, and overall production management. Here we present the Role and Responsibilities of the Production Manager (PM) in the Garments Industry.

Production Managers must take some preparation before starting the apparel production of a new style in the production line. Uninterrupted production demands a continuous supply of the right quality of inputs in the right quantity and at the right time. If specified materials are not available in the designated quality and quantity, apparel production cannot commence.

If under such a pre-production situation, managers start production, the sewing line would be out of production automatically due to the production of shoddy goods, or a smaller quantity would be produced due to a shortage of materials. Besides, supervisors and managers must collect the production order sheet, or P.O. sheet, or work sheet containing guidelines regarding the buyer’s requirements. So it is obvious that there is a stringent requirement for necessary preparation before commencing or production of new style clothing.

7 Tasks of PM When Starting New Garments in Sewing Production Line:

The following factors & documents should be considered & collected before starting the apparel production by PM:

1. Collect work worksheet or production order sheet.
2. Collect buyer buyer-approved production sample with the buyer’s instructions, if any.
3. Collect or prepare buyer-approved swatch or trim cards.
4. Collect the status of availability of all types of raw materials.
5. Collect or make production layout consistent with production & shipment plan.
6. Consider learning time during production planning.
7. Supervisor must plan the right collection of sewing operators for each type of process.

Role and Responsibilities of Production Manager (PM) in the Garments Industry

Here list of roles and Responsibilities of a Production Manager (PM) in the Garments Industry:

1. Coordination with planning, merchandising, preventive maintenance team for keeping productivity online throughout the working hours.
2. Have to arrange overtime to complete the apparel production before the shipment schedule.
3. Ensure smooth execution of apparel production in the factory as per the buyer`s specifications and meet the shipment schedule.
4. Taking care of the quality and garments production, providing necessary guidelines to the subordinates.
5. Supervise the Sewing Department.
6. Make production plans on a regular basis and implement them to ensure order delivery with timely execution till the final stage of shipment
7. Execute the plans and reach the target set by the company.
8. Critical Balancing of lines as required by the styles and capable of utilizing operators to do multiple operations (processes) to complete the sewing.
9. Coordinate with various departments to ensure that the cutting inputs, trims & accessories are arranged well in advance.
10. Ensure the optimum productivity of operators in accordance with the requirements.
11. Ability to solve problems independently or with minimal guidance.
12. Willingness to work in a team and ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
13. Must be proactive, energetic & dedicated, capable of meeting deadlines, and ability to work under pressure.
14. Should be detail-oriented and a quick learner
15. Lead the whole operational team and get the job done on time with both quality and quantity.

Additional Job Requirements for a Production Manager (PM) in the Garments Industry:

• Should have at least 06-08 years of experience in garment factories engaged in business with world-class customers /brands, out of which 05-07 years as of 8 to 12 lines woven or knit composite garments factories for renowned branded buyers.
• A solid knowledge of internationally accepted Quality standards.
• Should have a clear idea about production, rejection control, and industrial engineering activities.
• A very good familiarity with the compliance requirements of world-famous customers and meeting their requirements.
• Prepare workers’ skills and monitor production.
• Responsible for multi-skilled Operator Recruitment.
• SMV calculate.
• Efficiency & productivity analysis & improvement.
• Line Balancing & provide daily targets.