Head factory head

Job Description – Factory Head

Location: Indore

Company: BIBA Fashion Ltd.

Department: Manufacturing / Production (Women Apparel only)

About the Role

BIBA Fashion is looking for an experienced Factory Head to lead its Indore Unit. The role requires a dynamic leader with deep expertise in luxury women wear ethnic apparel manufacturing, specializing in Aari, Adda, Zardozi, Resham, Sequin, Beadwork, Mirror Work, Thread Embroidery, and other intricate handcrafted embellishments . The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational excellence, quality, productivity, cost optimization, and timely execution while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Manufacturing

Lead end-to-end production of embroidered garments from sampling to bulk production. Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to achieve delivery commitments. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, embroidery frames (Adda), and production capacity. Drive productivity improvements while maintaining superior craftsmanship. Monitor production efficiency and minimize idle time and bottlenecks.

Hand Embroidery & Surface Ornamentation

Possess strong technical knowledge of: Kashida Embroidery Aari Work Adda Work Zardozi Resham Embroidery Dabka & Nakshi Work Sequin & Bead Embellishments Mirror Work Thread Work Gota Patti Cut Dana Stone & Crystal Embroidery French Knots Appliqué Hand Crochet & Other Surface Ornamentation Techniques Guide artisans in achieving premium craftsmanship and flawless execution. Evaluate embroidery techniques for design feasibility and production scalability.

Quality Management

Establish robust quality control checkpoints across all production stages. Ensure zero-defect production through continuous monitoring. Minimize rework and rejection rates. Ensure all garments meet BIBA's premium quality standards.

Artisan & Workforce Management

Lead a large team of production managers, supervisors, artisans, embroiderers, quality personnel, and support staff. Build and maintain strong relationships with embroidery contractors and artisan clusters. Conduct skill enhancement and productivity improvement initiatives. Ensure adherence to labor laws, workplace discipline, and ethical manufacturing practices.

Vendor & Contractor Management

Develop and manage a network of embroidery vendors and job workers. Evaluate vendor capabilities and monitor performance. Negotiate commercial terms while ensuring quality and delivery commitments. Ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted production.

Cost & Productivity Management

Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality. Improve line efficiency, production planning, and workflow optimization. Monitor production KPIs and prepare MIS reports. Optimize wastage, thread consumption, embellishment usage, and material utilization.

Cross Functional Coordination

Collaborate with: Design Team Buying & Merchandising Production Planning Quality Sourcing Supply Chain Participate in pre-production meetings to ensure seamless execution.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with factory safety norms and statutory regulations. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization. Implement SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

15–20+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing. Minimum 8–10 years in a leadership role managing hand embroidery or luxury ethnic wear production. Experience with premium ethnic wear, bridal wear, couture, or luxury fashion brands is highly preferred.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of: Luxury garment construction Surface ornamentation Hand embroidery techniques Production planning Industrial engineering principles Lean manufacturing Quality systems Capacity planning Costing Productivity improvement

Leadership Competencies

Strong people management and team leadership skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong planning and execution capabilities. High ownership and accountability. Ability to manage large-scale artisan teams and multiple production lines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) On-Time Delivery (OTD) Production Efficiency Line Productivity First Pass Quality (FPQ) Rejection & Rework % Cost per Garment Capacity Utilization Vendor Performance Artisan Productivity Inventory Control Compliance Score Customer Complaint Reduction