Senior Headwear Production Leader

TJS Consultants; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A Reputed Headwear Manufacturing Company in Canada seeks a Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps to lead manufacturing operations, optimize production efficiency, and ensure top-quality products. You will plan capacity, manage workflows, mentor supervisors, and drive lean initiatives while coordinating with supply chain and quality teams to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of experience in headwear production, a related engineering degree, and strong leadership and ERP skills

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of manufacturing experience, including senior production management
• Must have substantial hands-on experience in hats, caps, or headwear manufacturing
• Proven track record in production planning, capacity management, quality improvement and cost optimization

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production of hats and caps, ensuring on-time delivery
• Develop production plans, manage capacity, optimize workflows
• Maintain strict quality standards across cutting, embroidery, printing, stitching, finishing and packing
• Implement lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, waste reduction and cost-control
• Lead, coach and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams
• Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, maintenance and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted production
• Establish and monitor KPIs for productivity, efficiency, quality and on-time delivery
• Ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Postgraduate in Operations or Supply Chain Management (advantage)

Tools

ERP

MS Excel

Job description

A Reputed Headwear Manufacturing Company in Canada seeks a Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps to lead manufacturing operations, optimize production efficiency, and ensure top-quality products. You will plan capacity, manage workflows, mentor supervisors, and drive lean initiatives while coordinating with supply chain and quality teams to meet targets.

The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of experience in headwear production, a related engineering degree, and strong leadership and ERP skills