Job Description

The Production Manager assists the Production Director to oversee the manufacturing and sewing departments, directs floor operations, and optimizes resources to maximize efficiency and profitability while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on capacity and order requirements.
• Oversee all assembly line operations, including cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing.
• Coordinate with sourcing and merchandising teams to verify raw material availability and track production lists.

Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Apply lean manufacturing methods (like Kaizen, 5S, or Six Sigma) to improve line balancing and productivity.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as output targets, resource efficiency, and defect rates.
• Collect and analyze production data to resolve bottlenecks and reduce operational costs.

Quality & Compliance Control

• Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all workstations.
• Run quality assessments and coordinate with QA/QC teams to fix root causes of non-conformance.
• Maintain a clean, secure, and safe workplace that meets local labor and international safety standards.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, motivate, and train floor supervisors, team leaders, and sewing operators.
• Conduct performance appraisals and build a high-performance, positive team culture.
• Communicate daily targets and updates through shift briefs and visual management tools.

Job Requirements: Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile/Garment Engineering, Production Management, or a related technical field.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in garment manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing machinery, and production workflows.
• Familiarity with Standard Minute Value (SMV) calculations, line balancing, and ERP/production planning software.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, cross-departmental communication, and problem-solving abilities in a high-volume factory setting.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin or Khmer is frequently preferred or considered a strong advantage.

Send CV to tim.montero@jhc-cambodia.com