Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps A Leading Premium Headwear Manufacturing Company

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITY | CANADA

Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps

Company: A Reputed Headwear Manufacturing Company

Opportunity: Open to Expatriate Candidates

Expatriate Candidates

Relocation and Canadian work authorization requirements/ arrangements will be discussed with shortlisted candidates only.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Production Manager – Hats & Caps to lead manufacturing operations, optimize production efficiency, ensure product quality, and drive operational excellence in a reputed headwear manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee end-to-end production of hats and caps, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to production targets.
• Planning & Execution: Develop production plans, manage capacity, optimize workflows, and ensure efficient utilization of manpower and machinery.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain stringent quality standards throughout cutting, embroidery, printing, stitching, finishing, and packing processes.
• Operational Excellence: Implement lean manufacturing, productivity improvement, waste reduction, and cost-control initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, line leaders, and shop-floor teams.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, procurement, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs for productivity, efficiency, quality, wastage, and on-time delivery.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Management, or a related discipline.

A postgraduate qualification in Operations or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in manufacturing, including substantial experience in a senior production management role.
• Strong hands-on experience in hats, caps, or headwear manufacturing is MUST.
• In-depth knowledge of cutting, sewing, embroidery, printing, finishing, and packing operations relevant to headwear.
• Proven track record in production planning, capacity management, quality improvement, and cost optimization.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in production planning systems, ERP, MS Excel, and KPI-based performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver production targets under tight deadlines.