Jawahar Das

Results-driven Apparel Production Manager with 17+ years of experience in knit/woven manufacturing, line balancing, efficiency improvement, and on-time delivery. Proven track record of achieving high productivity, cost reduction, and quality excellence through lean manufacturing, strong team leadership, and process optimization. Adept at managing large production teams, driving KPIs, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Unit Head- Production(Work wear Apparel) - Mahabir Spinfab Pvt Ltd - Kanpur

(2026-06)

• Managed daily production of 7 lines / 300 operators achieving 80% efficiency.
• Improved line productivity by 10% through line balancing and workflow optimization.

Production Manager - Silver Spark Apparel Ltd. - Bengaluru

(2025-02 - 2026-01)

• Managed daily production of 3 lines / 330 operators achieving 65% efficiency.
• Improved line productivity by 10% through line balancing and workflow optimization.
• Reduced defects by 2% via quality checkpoints and operator training.
• Ensured 100% on-time shipment by coordinating with planning, cutting, and finishing teams.
• Led capacity planning and production scheduling for multiple styles.
• Handled buyer visits, audits, and compliance requirements.

Product Development Manager - Loyal Textile Mills Ltd. - Sattur, India

(2022-01 - 2024-05)

• Lead the product development team in creating and executing seasonal product lines.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, and production teams to ensure products meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Manage the development of samples, including fit sessions and approvals.
• Analyse market trends and consumer behaviour to identify opportunities for product innovation.

IE Manager - Loyal Textile Mills Ltd. - Sattur, India

(2020-12 - 2021-12)

• Conducted time studies and SMV calculation to set realistic targets.
• Supported production teams to achieve daily output goals.
• Monitored WIP and reduced bottlenecks.
• Assisted in training supervisors and line leaders

Recruitment cum Training Manager - Loyal Textile Mills Ltd. - Sattur, India

(2019-12 - 2020-11)

• Plan and execute manpower recruitment (operators, supervisors, staff).
• Coordinate with HR and production to identify skill and manpower needs.
• Conduct interviews, trade tests, and onboarding of new hires.
• Design and manage apparel training programs (sewing, quality, productivity).
• Ensure new employees achieve required skill levels and line readiness.
• Monitor training effectiveness and improve training modules.
• Maintain training records, skill matrices, and compliance documentation.
• Support workforce retention through coaching and development.
• Coordinate with factory teams to align training with production targets.
• Drive continuous skill improvement and shop-floor performance.

Subject Matter Expert- Fashion Design and SMO - Orion Edutech Pvt Ltd. - Kolkata, India

(2017-12 - 2019-12)

• Design and develop apparel training curriculum (cutting, sewing, finishing, quality, IE basics).
• Ensure course content aligns with industry standards and buyer requirements.
• Update training modules based on latest technology, machinery, and processes.
• Define learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessment methods.

Production Head - Amvija Apparel - Barasat, India

(2009-01 - 2017-03)

• Plan and control daily production to meet targets
• Ensure on-time order completion and shipment
• Monitor line efficiency and productivity
• Maintain product quality and reduce defects
• Manage manpower, machines, and workflow
• Coordinate with merchandising, quality, and cutting teams
• Solve production issues and remove bottlenecks
• Control costs, wastage, and overtime
• Ensure safety and compliance on the production floor
• Report production status to senior management

Master - Fashion Design and Management - Ranchi University (2020 - 2022)

Bachelor - Fashion Technology- Apparel Production - National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) (2003 - 2007)