Organization Summary

Mann is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to create livelihoods for persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD’s) and nurture their physical and emotional well-being. Mann is dedicated to fostering independence & employability among individuals with special needs like Autism, Down syndrome, Intellectual Disability through skills training, vocational support, physical well-being support and social skills.

The Karmann initiative emerged as an idea to create an alternate & sustainable livelihood path for the differently abled, empowering them with mastery over the crafts of appliqué, patchwork, embroidery, and quilting. Karmann artisans create beautiful, personalized products of high quality, that are designed in-house and handmade using sustainable practices where feasible.

Karmann’s collection includes home décor & lifestyle products. Our product items cover Living, Bedding, Kitchen & Dining, Pet, Nursery, Utility & Travel and other categories. Our product items are designed & curated for corporates, individuals & families.

Karmann is an exciting opportunity to be a part of, a bold initiative to create an ethical business that will show the path for creating a profitable enterprise leveraging the talents of artisans with disabilities.

Karmann is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome diversity candidates. Karmann follows hiring in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to build a diverse workplace culture.

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Function Overview

At Mann, we partner with a diverse range of organizations, across sectors and industries, to offer mainstream employment opportunities to our students. The unique skills and abilities of our students make them well-suited for roles involving process driven tasks. Furthermore, multiple studies show that employing people with disabilities results in reliable, motivated employees who contribute tangible business advantages and foster inclusive workplace cultures, attracting desirable talent.

For those with significant disabilities hindering mainstream employment, we offer training in areas like art & craft, tailoring, embroidery, applique, and patchwork. To support this initiative, we’ve launched Karmann, a home and lifestyle brand exclusively staffed by trained artisans with disabilities. Karmann serves as a proof of concept for creating a profitable business leveraging the talents of PWDs.

This role reports into the Director. The key role is to oversee all the departments at Karmann. The Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the production team, consisting primarily of tailors with disabilities, to meet production targets and maintain high-quality standards with cost and resource efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage the production team of tailors and partner organisations, providing guidance, support, and training as needed to optimize their performance
Maintains good relations with production team, partner organizations & business contacts & addresses any challenges/grievances.
Plan and schedule production activities to meet customer orders and maintain optimal inventory levels
Keeps track of production quantities, documents & reports daily production targets for each tailor and maintains data in spreadsheets. Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
Coordinate with other departments, such as procurement and sales, to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery of orders
Handle any production-related issues or concerns in a timely and effective manner, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to find solutions
Develops a network of business contacts for outsourcing
Communicates any anticipated delays/shortfall in production from any stakeholder with management team
Is reasonably good at-risk assessment, foreseeing potential challenges and has a plan to address such challenges
Reviewing orders for completeness and forwarding incomplete orders for further processing

Implement and maintain production procedures, including safety protocols and quality control measures, to ensure a safe and productive work environment
Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends, assess performance, and make informed decisions for continuous improvement

Education and Experience:

3+ years’ experience, preferably in apparel/textile industry
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in production management, preferably in a manufacturing or textile industry
1 year supervisory experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of production processes and techniques, particularly in tailoring and garment manufacturing.
Familiarity with quality control standards and procedures.
Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in an inclusive work environment is preferred but not required.
Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and production management software.

Location and Travel:

This is a full-time role based in Mumbai, will involve travelling to locations of manufacturing units set up at multiple locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

On par with industry standards, and commensurate with the role.

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