Work Study Planner (Clothing)

SUMMARY:
A Work Study Planner is required to support production efficiency within a clothing manufacturing environment. This role focuses on garment operation breakdowns, line balancing, and production planning support.
Our client operates within the clothing manufacturing industry, supplying high-volume garments to local and international markets. The business focuses on maintaining consistent production output and operational efficiency. They offer a structured factory environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and process improvement.

POSITION INFO:
The Work Study Planner will be responsible for assisting with garment operation breakdowns, supporting line balancing, and contributing to daily production planning. The role requires close collaboration with production teams to ensure workflow efficiency and target achievement. The successful candidate will monitor output, identify bottlenecks, and provide feedback to improve line performance. This position is suited to someone with practical factory experience looking to grow their work study and planning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Break down garments into individual sewing operations
• Assist in determining Standard Minute Values (SMVs)
• Ensure practical and correct construction methods are followed
• Support line balancing based on style and production targets
• Allocate operations to machinists according to skill level
• Identify bottlenecks and assist with workflow improvements
• Assist with daily production planning and line loading
• Monitor production output against targets
• Highlight delays, inefficiencies, or production issues
• Coordinate with Cutting, Sewing, and Finishing teams
• Track efficiency, downtime, and production performance
• Maintain planning schedules and production records
• Provide feedback to the Production Manager on line performance

• Strong attention to detail
• Practical and hands-on approach
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective communication skills

• 3–5 years’ experience in a clothing manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of garment construction and sewing operations
• Knowledge of factory production processes
• Exposure to line balancing and work study principles (SMVs)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for planning and tracking