Bikram Biswal

Results-driven Manufacturing & Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience in textile and apparel manufacturing, with strong exposure to P&L accountability, operational excellence, and business transformation. Expertise in end-to-end manufacturing operations, cost optimization, KPI management, Lean Six Sigma, supply chain excellence, and SAP S/4HANA. Proven track record of driving quality, productivity, and sustainable business growth while partnering with global brands including Ikea, H&M, ZARA, JYSK, K-mart, and Target Corporation.

AVP – Business Head Operations at Jawandsons Pvt Ltd (2021-02 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations with full P&L accountability and present monthly to management.
• Drove business growth through strategic relationships with global buyers.
• Implemented automation and digitization initiatives in production planning, inventory tracking, and reporting, reducing manual intervention and improving decision speed.
• Lead pricing strategy, cost negotiations, and margin optimization to improve profitability
• Collaborated with buyers on product development, trend alignment, and seasonal planning.
• Strengthened brand positioning through consistent delivery, quality, and service excellence.
• Drive business strategy, capacity planning, and operational excellence.
• Manage production, supply chain, quality, and cost optimization.
• Lead operations across knitting, weaving, stitching, finishing, spinning and packing
• Manage multi-unit operations, ensuring optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Drive cost reduction and KPI improvements (efficiency, quality, wastage, Capacity utilization. OTD, buyer KPIs)
• Oversee procurement, planning, inventory, and dispatch

Unit Head at Jawandsons Pvt Ltd (2017-01 – 2021-01)

• Managed daily plant operations and improved production efficiency.
• Introduced data-driven MIS dashboards for real-time KPI tracking (OTD, efficiency, wastage)
• Implemented daily MIS reporting and performance review systems
• Implemented Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and Line Balancing.
• Analyzed operational, cost, and forecasting data to support strategic plant decisions.
• Controlled WIP, raw material, and finished goods inventory
• Coordinated with QA team to resolve quality issues and customer complaints
• Ensured timely dispatch of finished goods as per buyer schedule
• Ensured compliance with factory safety standards and EHS guidelines
• Led cross-functional teams across production, quality, and supply chain

Production Manager at Jawandsons Pvt Ltd (2011 – 2017)

• Managed end-to-end production operations
• Planned and controlled production schedules
• Improved efficiency, reduced wastage, and built strong second-line leadership.
• Managed WIP, raw materials, and finished goods

Assistant Production Manager at Jawandsons Pvt Ltd (2007 – 2011)

Assistant Merchant at Topluck Fashion (2005 – 2007)

Executive – Data Entry at BOSE Warehouse (2004 – 2005)

MBA in Supply Chain Management – NIBM, Chennai (2011)

B.Sc – Utkal University (2001)