Production Manager

WE'RE HIRING – PRODUCTION MANAGER

Join Wiser By The Mile

Premium Leather Garment Manufacturing | Chennai, India

About Us

Wiser By The Mile is a premium leather garment manufacturing company based in Chennai, India. We design and manufacture premium leather jackets, bags, and accessories for global fashion, performance, and lifestyle brands. We are building a team of skilled, dedicated, and passionate professionals who want to grow with us.

Location

Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600098

Salary

₹40,000 – ₹60,000 per month (Based on experience, skills, and leadership capability.)

Employment Type

Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in Leather Garment Manufacturing to lead our factory operations.

Production Manager will be responsible for production planning, manpower management, quality, productivity, delivery, and continuous improvement while ensuring smooth coordination between Production, Stores, Purchase, Quality, and other departments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can build high-performing teams, improve production systems, maintain quality standards, and deliver customer orders on time.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Operations

Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.

Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are achieved.

Monitor production capacity, manpower allocation, and work-in-progress (WIP).

Ensure efficient utilisation of manpower, machinery, materials, and factory resources.

Monitor production performance and resolve operational bottlenecks.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop Production In-Charges, Supervisors, Tailors, and production staff.

Build a disciplined, accountable, and high-performing production culture.

Conduct production meetings and performance reviews.

Coach and develop team members to improve productivity and quality.

Quality & Process Improvement

Ensure products meet Company quality standards and customer specifications.

Reduce defects, rework, and material wastage.

Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and production flow.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives across the factory.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with Stores, Purchase, Quality, Industrial Engineering, HR, and Accounts teams.

Ensure timely availability of materials for production.

Support planning for new product development and production requirements.

Ensure effective communication between departments.

Reporting & Performance

Monitor production KPIs and factory performance.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

Analyse production performance and recommend corrective actions.

Communicate production updates, challenges, and improvement plans to senior team members.

Safety & Compliance

Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient production environment.

Ensure compliance with Company policies, SOPs, and safety procedures.

Promote workplace discipline, housekeeping, and 5S practices.

Requirements

Experience

5–10 years of experience in Leather Garment Manufacturing.

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.

· Experience managing leather jacket or premium leather apparel production will be a strong advantage.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Education or experience in Leather Technology, Leather Garment Manufacturing, Garment Technology, or Apparel Technology will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

Production Planning & Scheduling

Production Operations Management

Line Balancing & Capacity Planning

Quality Management

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Production KPI Monitoring

ERP / Production Management Software

Microsoft Excel

SOP Implementation

Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

Language Skills

Tamil – Good communication skills (Required)

English – Good communication skills (Required)

Hindi – Basic communication skills (Preferred)

Leadership Competencies

Strong leadership, People management, Conflict management, Problem-solving ,Excellent planning & time management, Strategic & analytical thinking, Decision-making , Excellent communication, Cross-functional collaboration Proactive & takes initiative, Process improvement mindset, Team building & motivation, Results-driven Quality-focused Accountable & professional

Why Join Wiser By The Mile?

Lead production for a growing premium leather garment manufacturing company.

Opportunity to improve factory systems and production processes.

Professional, organised, and process-driven work environment.

Work with an ambitious and supportive leadership team.

Learning, growth, and leadership development opportunities.

Be part of a company that values craftsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.

Email your resume to: apply@wiserbythemile.com

Please mention the following in the subject line:

Application for Production Manager Role

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Immediate Hiring | Full-Time Position | Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person