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Vice President – Operations
Vice President – Operations
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Adir
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Created Date: 2025-06-19
End Date: 2025-09-23
Experience: 20 - 21 years
Salary: 5000000
Industry: Fashion
Openings: 1
Primary Responsibilities :
Job Title: Vice President – Operations
Department: Operations
Reporting To: C-Level Leadership / Board of Directors
Location: [To be filled based on actual vacancy]
Job Overview:
The Vice President – Operations is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing multi-unit garment manufacturing operations. This role drives operational excellence, cost efficiency, compliance, and innovation while aligning production with business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership & Coordination
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Lead and manage all production units to ensure timely, cost-efficient, and high-quality output.
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Drive interdepartmental collaboration across Production, Merchandising, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Maintenance teams.
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Implement Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to foster a continuous improvement culture.
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Lead major initiatives such as factory expansions, automation, and digital transformation.
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Optimize machine uptime, OEE, and line balancing for production efficiency.
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Ensure alignment with safety, compliance, and sustainability standards.
People, Process & Capability Building
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Build and nurture high-performing teams through structured training, mentorship, and performance management.
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Collaborate with HR for strategic workforce planning and compliance with labor regulations.
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Drive adoption of digital tools to enable real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making.
Cost Management & Performance Optimization
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Manage production P&L, ensuring profitability and budget adherence across facilities.
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Monitor and enhance KPIs including PCD adherence, cut-to-ship ratio, and on-time delivery.
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Collaborate with QA and Logistics for improved quality, cost efficiency, and turnaround.
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Lead waste reduction and efficiency enhancement initiatives to deliver customer value.
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Guide Operations and Factory Managers in achieving technical and financial KPIs.
Quality and Compliance Governance
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Ensure consistent outgoing quality (OQL) with DHU maintained below 2.5% across categories.
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Oversee compliance with global standards including CPSIA, A01, and GIA testing protocols.
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Implement a unified quality management system across all manufacturing units.
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Drive excellence in customer onboarding, product testing, and audit performance (target >95%).
Strategic Business Leadership
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Align operational strategies with broader business goals for sustainable growth.
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Enable category and market expansion by preparing systems, capabilities, and capacity.
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Support cross-border manufacturing and supplier evaluation for sourcing resilience.
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Represent manufacturing in client reviews to build trust and foster long-term partnerships.
Experience Requirements:
Candidate Profile:
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
Experience
20+ years in garment manufacturing, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles such as AVP or GM.
Technical Skills
Expertise in SAP (Manufacturing, Finance, Quality).
Certifications or working knowledge in Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma (Green/Blue/Yellow Belt or higher).
Proficiency in digital manufacturing tools and Industry 4.0 practices.
In-depth understanding of QCO processes, Cut-Pack, lab testing, and factory floor operations.
Strong financial planning and analysis skills.
Soft Skills
Strategic leadership and team development.
Commercial acumen and operational foresight.
High-pressure decision-making capability.
Design thinking approach to innovation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.