Production Manager – Webbing & Lashing

About the role

The Production Manager will lead the end‑to‑end manufacturing of polyester webbing, tie‑down straps, ratchet straps and cargo lashing belts. You will be responsible for meeting production targets, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs and ensuring timely dispatch of finished goods.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production activities.
• Oversee weaving, dyeing, cutting, stitching, assembly and finishing operations.
• Optimize utilization of looms, stitching machines and other equipment.
• Track output, productivity, machine efficiency, OEE and rejection rates.
• Maintain compliance with EN, DIN, ISO, BIS and customer‑specific standards.
• Manage manpower planning, shift schedules and workforce productivity.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Purchase and Dispatch teams.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Control raw‑material consumption, wastage and manufacturing costs.
• Maintain production MIS, daily reports and KPI dashboards.
• Lead preventive maintenance activities with the maintenance team.
• Train and develop supervisors, operators and production staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and factory regulations.

Required profile

• 8–15 years of experience in webbing, lashing, narrow fabric or industrial textile manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of webbing looms, weaving, polyester yarns, dyeing, stitching and lashing assembly.
• Experience with cargo lashing/tie‑down systems is preferred.
• Proven ability in production planning, quality control and manpower management.
• Understanding of industrial safety and quality standards.
• Leadership, problem‑solving and team‑development skills.

Required skills

• Webbing looms
• Weaving processes
• Polyester yarn handling
• Dyeing techniques
• Stitching and sewing operations
• Lashing assembly
• Production planning
• Quality control
• OEE monitoring
• Machine efficiency analysis