Afroj Alam
Production Manager – Garment Manufacturing
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About
Results-driven Production Manager with 18+ years of experience in apparel and garment manufacturing across leading export houses including Gokaldas Exports, Shahi Exports, Richa Global, Pearl Global and Orient Craft. Proven expertise in production planning, line balancing, quality control, technical problem-solving and buyer handling for global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor, Gap, J.Jill, Zara and Walmart. Skilled at leading large production teams, improving line efficiency, meeting shipment deadlines and maintaining buyer quality and compliance standards.
Experience
Production Manager & Technical Head - Gokaldas Exports Ltd. - Acharpura, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
(2024)
- Lead end-to-end garment production for the unit, from line planning and style loading to finishing and dispatch.
- Head the technical team for new style set-up, PP meetings, operation breakdown and line balancing.
- Monitor daily output, efficiency and quality; take corrective action to meet targets and shipment dates.
- Coordinate with merchandising, quality, IE and HR teams to ensure smooth production flow and buyer compliance.
Production Manager - Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd. - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
(2021 - 2024)
- Managed multiple production lines, planning manpower, machines and materials to achieve daily and monthly targets.
- Improved line performance through line balancing, bottleneck removal and WIP control.
- Ensured quality standards through in-line checks and root-cause analysis of major defects.
- Supported buyer audits and inspections to ensure on-time, right-first-time shipments.
Garment Technical Head - Richa Global Exports Pvt. Ltd. - Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana
(2018 - 2021)
- Led the technical team handling sampling, fit approvals and construction methods for international buyers.
- Resolved fit, measurement and construction issues before bulk production to reduce rework and rejection.
- Planned style changeovers and machine/attachment requirements for new styles.
- Trained supervisors and operators on correct methods, quality standards and new operations.
Assistant Production Manager & Technical Head - Orient Craft Ltd. - Ranchi, Jharkhand
(2014 - 2018)
- Assisted the Production Manager in planning and running production lines to meet output and delivery targets.
- Led technical activities including style set-up, operation breakdown and line layout.
- Tracked daily production, efficiency and quality reports and implemented improvement actions.
Garment Technician - Pearl Global Industries Ltd. - Khandsa, Gurugram, Haryana
(2010 - 2014)
- Handled garment construction, fit checks and technical support on the production floor.
- Supported sample-to-bulk transition and resolved sewing and quality issues on the line.
Production Floor In-charge - Orient Craft Ltd. - Sector 18, Gurugram, Haryana
(2008 - 2010)
- Supervised floor operations, operator allocation and daily production targets.
- Maintained line discipline, workflow and quality standards on the shop floor.
Education
Graduation - Bihar University (2014)
Intermediate (12th) - Bihar School Examination Board (2010)
Matriculation (10th) - Bihar School Examination Board (2006)
