General Manager – Knitting Fabric Division

Note: The requirement is for a senior professional with strong techno-commercial knowledge and extensive experience in the knitting fabric industry, capable of independently managing and growing the Knitting Fabric Division.

Department: Knitting Fabric Division

Location: As per Company Requirement

Reporting To: Director / Business Head

Position Level: Senior Management

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Manufacturing Management

- Oversee end-to-end knitting fabric manufacturing operations including knitting, dyeing, finishing, inspection, and dispatch.
- Ensure optimum machine utilization, production efficiency, and capacity planning.
- Monitor fabric quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead process optimization projects to improve productivity, reduce wastage, and enhance fabric performance.
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

Commercial Management
- Manage fabric costing, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis.
- Evaluate market trends, customer requirements, and business opportunities.
- Support the sales and merchandising teams in fabric development and customer presentations.
- Negotiate with suppliers, service providers, and business partners to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Drive revenue growth through value-added fabric solutions and customer-centric initiatives.

Business & Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute business plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and performance targets for the division.
- Monitor key business metrics such as production cost, fabric realization, margins, inventory, and working capital.
- Identify opportunities for capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and product diversification.
- Build strong relationships with customers, vendors,



and key stakeholders.

Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, planning, and commercial functions.
- Establish a high-performance work culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop succession planning and talent development initiatives within the division.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production efficiency and capacity utilization.
- Fabric quality and customer complaint reduction.
- Cost reduction and profitability improvement.
- On-time delivery performance.
- Inventory optimization.
- Customer satisfaction and business retention.
- Achievement of budgeted revenue and margin targets.

Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Textile Technology / Textile Engineering.
- MBA in Operations, Textile Management, or Business Management will be an added advantage.

Experience
- 20 years of experience in the textile industry with significant exposure to knitting fabric manufacturing.
- Minimum 5-10 years in a senior leadership role managing knitting fabric operations.
- Solid understanding of knitting, dyeing, finishing, quality systems, costing, and commercial management.
- Experience in handling large teams and driving business profitability.

Required Competencies
- Strong techno-commercial acumen.
- Strategic business planning and execution.
- Leadership and people management.
- Budgeting and financial management.
- Customer relationship management.
- Negotiation and vendor management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Preferred Industry Background
- Knitted Fabric Manufacturing
- Textile Processing
- Garment Export Manufacturing
- Circular Knitting / Warp Knitting Fabric Operations

Pay: ₹50,496.72 - ₹78,043.78 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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