Head / Manager Sewing (Produksi)

PT SUMBER BINTANG REJEKI Semarang; Bawen; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 650,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT SUMBER BINTANG REJEKI Semarang seeks an experienced Head/Manager Sewing to lead our Sewing Department for women's lingerie and underwear production. This role demands strong leadership, deep technical knowledge of garment production, and a proven track record in large-scale sewing operations.

You will drive production targets, optimize processes, mentor supervisors, line leaders and sewing operators, and ensure quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of garment manufacturing experience, preferably in women's lingerie, bras, panties, shapewear or intimate apparel.
• Extensive knowledge of sewing operations, garment construction, sewing methods, machine types, and production processes for lingerie/underwear products.
• Plan, organize, monitor and control sewing operations to meet production targets, schedules and efficiency standards.
• Analyze sewing problems, identify root causes and implement effective improvements.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, line balancing, SMV analysis, capacity planning and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of garment quality standards, defect prevention and quality control systems.
• Lead, motivate, develop and manage a large workforce including supervisors, foremen and operators.
• Monitor and evaluate key production metrics: efficiency, output, DHU, absenteeism, productivity.
• Excellent communication and coordination with Sample, IE, Technical, Quality Assurance, PPIC, Maintenance and related departments.
• Knowledge of sewing machine operations, attachments, special folders, troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making under production pressure.

Skills

Leadership

Sewing expertise

Production management

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

People management

Performance monitoring

Cross-functional coordination

Machine/process knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Head / Manager Sewing to lead and manage our Sewing Department in women's lingerie and underwear manufacturing.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership capabilities, extensive technical knowledge of garment production, and a proven track record in managing large-scale sewing operations.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Industry Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in garment manufacturing, preferably in women's lingerie, bras, panties, shapewear, or intimate apparel.
• Sewing Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of sewing operations, garment construction, sewing methods, machine types, and production processes, particularly for lingerie and underwear products.
• Production Management: Strong ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control sewing operations to achieve production targets, delivery schedules, and efficiency standards.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Able to analyze sewing problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to improve production performance.
• Productivity Improvement: Experienced in implementing Lean Manufacturing, line balancing, SMV analysis, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Quality Management: Strong understanding of garment quality standards, defect prevention, workmanship requirements, and quality control systems.
• Leadership and People Management: Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop, and manage a large workforce, including supervisors, foremen, and sewing operators.
• Performance Monitoring: Able to monitor and evaluate key production indicators, including efficiency, output, DHU, absenteeism, and labor productivity.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination Excellent communication and coordination skills with Sample, IE, Technical, Quality Assurance, PPIC, Maintenance, and other related departments.
• Machine and Process Knowledge: Good understanding of sewing machine operations, machine attachments, special folders, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Decision-Making: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities under production pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High level of discipline and responsibility.
• Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong commitment to quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a professional leader who can drive sewing department performance, optimize production efficiency, maintain consistent product quality, develop workforce capabilities, and achieve the company's production objectives.