We are seeking an experienced Knitting Production & Quality Manager to oversee knitting operations, quality control, and laboratory functions. This role is responsible for optimizing machine parameters, reducing rejection rates, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring seamless coordination between the knitting and garment divisions to deliver high-quality fabric on time.
Key Responsibilities
* Quality Control & Lab Management: Allocate online and offline QC inspectors across knitting units. Oversee all laboratory testing functions, protocol compliance, and equipment calibration.
* Process Improvement: Lead daily progress meetings to continuous improve fabric quality. Analyze greige fabric inspection and testing reports to actively reduce unit-wise knitting rejections.
* Resource & Manpower Allocation: Manage production schedules and allocate manpower effectively to meet changing production demands.
* Supply Chain & Vendor Management: Plan material requirements, place vendor orders, negotiate fabric pricing, and confirm lead times.
* Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with the cutting department to resolve fabric quality issues and provide firm quality commitments to the garment division.
* Material Handling & Training: Train and build awareness among staff regarding the proper handling of textile materials to prevent damage.
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
* Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology, Knitting Technology, or a related field.
* 10 years of core experience in knitting production, technical programming, and fabric quality management.
Technical Skills & Competencies
* Knitting Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of circular/flat knitting machine programming (Dia, loop length, and structures).
* Quality & Testing: Deep understanding of greige fabric inspection standards (4-point system), fabric testing protocols, and lab equipment calibration.
* Maintenance Planning: Proven experience in executing preventive and scheduled maintenance for knitting machinery.
* Commercial Skills: Valuable negotiation skills for fabric pricing and vendor procurement.
Soft Skills
* Strong leadership and manpower management skills.
* Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving abilities.