United States
Sector
Keyword
Leather Goods Supervisor
Minimum ?10th standard
Minimum 3-4 years of relevant work experience
The tasks that a Supervisor and Foreman, Leather Goods Making is expected to perform include:
Supervising manufacturing of fancy and other leather goods such as gloves, suitcases, purses, belts, whips, etc. according to customers choice or latest designs
Studying designs from catalogues or samples and deciding manufacturing process
Arranging for required type and quality of materials and get work pattern made to suit specifications
Instructing and guiding workers as required and ensuring correct operations and quality and finish of ultimate product
Proficient in identifying the finished leather, its thickness
Knowledge of all the machineries and its functions
Knowledge of machinery used for production
Proficient in handling machinery and materials
Well versed in handling equipment and its operating procedures
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Good mathematical skills
Skilled in design and pattern making
Knowledge of sequence of operation
Ability to follow cost reduction methods
Knowledge of procedures to increase productivity
Will be updated
An eye for detail
Accuracy in work
Manual dexterity
Good hand eye coordination skills
Basic estimation and numerical skills
Good supervising skills
Pleasant personality
People management skills
It needs one to be on their toes
Need to handle a team
Local travelling is not necessary
Contractual jobs are not available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Factories usually work for 6 days a week for 8 hours every day. This may vary from factory to factory
May have to work in shifts
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
The job is listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include damage to skin, respiratory problems, asthma, etc.
Health hazards include exposure to chemicals, dyes, etc.
For freshers - INR 6000 to INR 7,000per monthFor candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - INR 8000 to INR 9000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Current Trend and Future Growth of Leather Sector in India
The leather industry in India produces approx.?1055 billion worth of leather in various forms. Out of this, 661 billion (62%) is consumed domestically and the remaining is exported (37%). This share of consumption and export is estimated to change and in 2020 India will account for 1.4 trillion (59.1%) worth of domestic consumption and earn 673 billion (40.9%) worth from exports.
Organized retail is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25% to reach USD200 Billion by 2020.
Demand growth for leather goods is expected from footwear, bags, purses, furniture etc. all driven by the Indian consumption boom. Penetration of export markets is expected to rise in the wake of increased sourcing by global retail majors and luxury brands. Key segments for human resource development in the industry include finished leather, leather footwear and leather goods.
India is the second largest producer of leather garments, next to China. India produces diverse types of leather garments i.e. jackets, long coats, waistcoats/shirts, pant/shorts, etc. and goods and accessories made in India are trunks, suit-cases, handbags, wallets, purses, leather belts, gloves, saddler and harness goods, etc. Leather garments manufacturing capacity is estimated to be 16million pieces per annum and leather goods production capacity of approx.63million pieces annually.
The sector currently employs over 3.09 million employees and is slated to employ more than 6.8 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of approx.3.7 million jobs in the nine-year period. The leather goods and garments segment currently employs 0.31 million people and is expected to employ 0.64 million people by 2020. This will result in an incremental growth of around 0.33 million jobs. All these factors will result in more job opportunities for candidates applying in this sector across India.
Tanneries across India
Tanneries across India
Will be updated
Footwear Design & Development Institute, Noida
Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai & Agra
Government Leather Technology College, Kolkata
Labour
Net Services India Pvt Ltd
IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Ltd Indian Institute of Leather Products (IILP) KILT, Karnataka
Central Institute of Vocational Education
Mirams Training Services India Pvt Ltd
