Manufacturing Operations Manager

Role Overview
The Manufacturing Operations Manager oversees daily production in the tailoring workshop. The role ensures garments are produced efficiently, accurately, and according to quality standards. The manager coordinates tailors, sewing operators, cutting staff, and workflow to maintain productivity, quality, and delivery timelines.

This is a hands-on production role. The manager must possess practical garment-making skills and be capable of performing core workshop tasks such as sewing, ironing, pressing, and operating garment production machines. The role requires the ability to step into production when needed and lead by example on the workshop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Supervise daily tailoring and garment manufacturing operations

• Plan and allocate manpower across cutting, sewing, fitting, and finishing stations

• Monitor production progress to ensure deadlines are met

• Coordinate workflow between different stages of garment production

• Support production directly during peak periods or manpower shortages

Hands-on Garment Production

• Perform sewing, ironing, pressing, and garment finishing when required

• Operate sewing machines and garment production equipment

• Demonstrate proper garment construction and finishing techniques

• Troubleshoot production issues directly on the workshop floor

Quality Control

• Ensure garments meet quality and craftsmanship standards

• Inspect finished garments for stitching quality, fitting accuracy, and finishing details

• Identify defects and implement corrective actions

• Ensure garments meet required measurements and finishing specifications

Team Leadership

• Manage tailors, sewing operators, and production assistants

• Train staff on production procedures, garment handling, and quality expectations

• Maintain discipline, productivity, and consistency in the workshop

Process and Efficiency

• Improve production workflow and reduce operational bottlenecks

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of sewing machines and workshop equipment

• Track production output and identify areas for operational improvement

Safety and Compliance

Maintain safe workshop practices and proper equipment handling

Ensure workplace cleanliness and organisation

Follow company procedures and operational standards

Requirements

• Experience in garment manufacturing, tailoring, or apparel production

• Strong hands-on skills in sewing, garment construction, ironing, and finishing

• Ability to operate sewing machines and garment-making equipment independently without training

• Experience supervising workshop or production staff

• Strong organisational and operational management skills

• Able to manage multiple production orders and deadlines

• Comfortable working in a workshop production environment

Working Conditions

• Working hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• 6 days per week, with 1 weekday off

• 100% standing role requiring active work on the production floor