General Manager

Profile for General Manager Knitwear Woven Knits Factory Company Name Linear Design Date 01 Nov 2025 Job Title General Manager Location Falandi Silvassa About Us Linear Design is a leading manufacturer and exporter of high fashion sweaters knitted made ups and woven garments With a focus on quality innovation and sustainability we offer a comprehensive garment sourcing platform to meet the diverse needs of our clients Position Overview We are looking for a dynamic and visionary General Manager to lead the end to end operations of our Flat Knits Circular knits and Woven garments factory This role goes beyond day to day management it is about building scalable systems driving performance excellence and developing future ready operational capacity The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of manufacturing experience including management of cross functional teams and a track record of transformational impact Key Leadership Responsibilities Strategic Operational Leadership Provide overarching leadership for factory operations with a focus on building systems improving workflows and aligning production capabilities with long term business objectives Champion a culture of operational discipline excellence and accountability Systems Process Development Design and institutionalize SOPs KPIs and quality benchmarks across all production departments Establish frameworks for continuous improvement operational audits and compliance to enhance efficiency and consistency Capacity Building Talent Development Mentor coach and empower department heads and factory supervisors to build second line leadership Drive skill development initiatives succession planning and a performance oriented culture Production Strategy Resource Planning Lead strategic production planning by aligning customer demand with plant capacity and resource availability Ensure robust planning tools and feedback mechanisms are in place for real time optimization Quality Compliance Oversight Set and enforce high quality standards and compliance frameworks Strengthen internal QA QC systems to reduce rework defects and ensure customer satisfaction Vendor Supply Chain Leadership Build strategic partnerships with suppliers and vendors Streamline procurement and vendor evaluation systems for better cost control delivery timelines and material consistency Cost Leadership Operational Efficiency Drive lean manufacturing principles reduce waste and implement cost saving strategies while safeguarding quality and timely delivery Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate forecasting budgeting and cost analysis Data-Driven Reporting Governance Create robust dashboards and MIS tools for monitoring performance metrics Deliver regular insights to top management with actionable recommendations Qualifications Requirements Experience 15 years in the manufacturing industry with significant exposure to both knitwear and woven knits Prior experience leading large scale factory operations is a must Technical Expertise Sound knowledge of garment construction finishing knitting weaving techniques and factory floor systems Leadership Acumen Demonstrated ability to lead large teams navigate organizational complexity and influence change Operational Insight Strong understanding of manufacturing systems production technologies logistics and supply chain dynamics Education Graduate in Textile Engineering Garment Manufacturing or related discipline Additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma or Operations Management are highly preferable Experience in manufacturing and graduate degree is more important Communication Collaboration Strong communication skills with the ability to engage cross functional teams vendors and executive leadership Personal Attributes Visionary leader with a system driven approach High integrity discipline and a passion for operational excellence Strategic thinker with a bias for action Resilient under pressure and outcome oriented Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications How to Apply Please submit your resume to nitesh lineardesign in Include General Manager in the subject line of your email Job Type Full-time Pay 1 200 000 00 - 2 000 000 00 per year Benefits Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Provident Fund Work Location In person