Production Supervisor

1.Key Responsibilities

• Floor Operations & Production ControlOversee daily operations across knitting machines, linking, washing, finishing, and packing sections.
• Ensure production lines start on time; verify machine settings, yarn availability, and work allocation.
• Maintain real-time visibility of WIP and adjust manpower or workflow to avoid bottlenecks.
• Actively monitor hourly output and take quick corrective action when targets drop.

2. Quality Assurance (On-Floor Execution)

• Conduct in-process quality checks at knitting, linking, and finishing stages.
• Identify defects (e.g., holes, loose stitches, tension issues, wrong trims) and guide operators to correct them immediately.
• Ensure adherence to style specifications, measurements, and quality standards.
• Escalate quality concerns to QA team and implement corrective action on the floor.

3. Manpower Handling

• Assign operators, helpers, and ironers based on daily production plan.
• Train new and existing staff on machine handling, quality expectations, and safety practices.
• Motivate operators to maintain efficiency and discipline on the floor.

4. Machine & Technical Support

• Ensure machines are set correctly for gauge, tension, yarn type, and stitch patterns.
• Coordinate with maintenance for breakdowns, needle changes, and preventive servicing.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues on the spot to reduce downtime.

5. Production Planning Coordination

• Work closely with Dispatch Executive to understand daily / weekly targets.
• Provide accurate updates on WIP, output, defects, and machine status.
• Ensure smooth flow of raw materials: yarn, trims, labels, buttons, threads, etc.

6. Documentation (Minimal Desk Work)

• Maintain production logs, operator efficiency sheets, and downtime records.
• Report daily production output, rejections, and shift performance.
• Track yarn consumption and reduce material wastage.

7. Safety, Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols for operators and machine handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized production floor (5S implementation).
• Ensure compliance with company standards and audit requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–7 years’ experience in knitwear manufacturing (sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, kidswear or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge of knitting machines (flat knit, circular knit, computerized knitting).
• Practical understanding of linking, washing, finishing, and packing processes.
• Ability to identify and correct knitting defects and machine settings.
• Proven experience in production supervision with floor-level responsibility.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, target-driven environments.

• Hands-on, energetic, and results-oriented.
• Comfortable standing/walking on the floor for most of the workday (not a desk job).
• Quick decision maker with a practical approach.
• Positive attitude and ability to manage workers effectively