Operations Lead | Footwear

cult fit; Jhajjar, Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cult and Avant Footwear in India seeks a Production Lead to take ownership of production and quality goals, driving efficiency and coordinating with vendor partners to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.

You will oversee the production supply chain for footwear, manage partner factories, and lead 3–6 month rolling forecasts while driving continuous improvement, safety, and sustainability across operations.

Qualifications

• Senior operations or production experience in manufacturing startups in India.
• Proven track record of managing operations in fast-paced environments.
• Strong process management with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to use data and analytics to drive informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production supply chain for the footwear category, aligning with business objectives.
• Manage daily production and quality control with partner factories to ensure standards.
• Achieve weekly, monthly, and quarterly production output targets.
• Lead production planning and manage 3–6 month rolling forecasts.
• Coordinate with R&D, demand, and inventory planning teams for seamless operations.
• Drive process optimization to reduce costs while maximizing output.
• Lead and develop a medium-sized team with regular performance evaluations.
• Cultivate relationships with partner factories for mutual growth.
• Implement sustainable production practices to meet regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure business continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Analytics

Continuous improvement

Quality control

Job description

About Us:

At Cult and Avant Footwear, we are redefining sports footwear with innovation and accessibility. We aim to deliver high- quality products tailored for the Indian market, focusing on comfort, performance, and affordability.

Role Overview:

Were looking for a Production Lead who will take ownership of our production & Quality goals and drive efficiency at every step. This role demands a proactive leader who can coordinate seamlessly with vendor partners, resolve bottlenecks, and lead a medium-sized team toward achieving daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire production supply chain for the footwear category, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage daily production and quality control from partner factories, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Achieve weekly, monthly, and quarterly production output targets through effective management.
• Lead production planning and manage 3-6 month rolling forecasts, responding swiftly to market demand changes.
• Efficiently coordinate with R&D, demand, and inventory planning teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive process optimization to minimize inefficiencies, reducing costs while maximizing output.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a medium-sized team, conducting performance evaluations to maintain peak productivity and engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain both tactical and strategic relationships with partner factories to drive mutual growth.
• Implement sustainable practices within production to meet environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the production process to ensure business continuity.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a senior operations or production role, ideally within a new-age manufacturing startup in India.
• Proven track record of managing operations and production in a fast-paced environment with successful outcomes.
• Exceptional process management skills with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills, capable of managing diverse teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to use data and analytics to drive informed decision-making.