Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps Leading Headwear Manufacturing

CAREER OPPORTUNITY | CANADA

Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps

Company: A Reputed Headwear Manufacturing Company

Opportunity:
Open to Expatriate Candidates

Expatriate Candidates

Relocation and Canadian work authorization requirements/ arrangements will be discussed with shortlisted candidates only.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps to lead manufacturing operations, optimize production efficiency, ensure product quality, and drive operational excellence in a reputed headwear manufacturing facility.

• Production Management:
  Oversee end-to-end production of hats and caps, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to production targets.
• Planning & Execution:
  Develop production plans, manage capacity, optimize workflows, and ensure efficient utilization of manpower and machinery.
• Quality Assurance:
  Maintain stringent quality standards throughout cutting, embroidery, printing, stitching, finishing, and packing processes.
• Operational Excellence:
  Implement lean manufacturing, productivity improvement, waste reduction, and cost-control initiatives.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, line leaders, and shop-floor teams.
• Supply Chain Coordination:
  Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, procurement, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Establish and monitor KPIs for productivity, efficiency, quality, wastage, and on-time delivery.
• Compliance & Safety:
  Ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Management, or a related discipline.

A postgraduate qualification in Operations or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage.

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in manufacturing, including substantial experience in a senior production management role.
• Strong hands-on experience in hats, caps, or headwear manufacturing is MUST.
• In-depth knowledge of cutting, sewing, embroidery, printing, finishing, and packing operations relevant to headwear.
• Proven track record in production planning, capacity management, quality improvement, and cost optimization.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in production planning systems, ERP, MS Excel, and KPI-based performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver production targets under tight deadlines.