We are looking for an experienced Knitting Manager to manage knitting operations for

domestic grey fabric production. The candidate will be responsible for production planning,

machine utilization, fabric quality, manpower management, production efficiency, and timely

delivery while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

 Plan, schedule, and monitor knitting production according to customer orders and

delivery timelines.

 Manage knitting machines, including circular knitting machines, and ensure optimum

machine utilization.

 Oversee production of domestic grey fabrics according to required specifications,

GSM, diameter, gauge, loop length, and fabric construction.

 Monitor fabric quality and minimize defects such as holes, needle lines, barré, oil stains,

and GSM variation.

 Coordinate with yarn stores, quality control, maintenance, dyeing, and merchandising

teams.

 Ensure proper yarn selection, lot traceability, yarn consumption control, and minimal

wastage.

 Monitor daily production, machine efficiency, downtime, rejection rates, and

production costs.

 Manage manpower allocation, shift schedules, attendance, and workforce productivity.

 Coordinate preventive maintenance and resolve recurring machine-related issues with

the maintenance team.

 Maintain production reports, machine-wise output records, quality reports, and other





relevant documentation.

 Implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve

fabric quality.

 Ensure workplace safety, housekeeping, and adherence to company procedures.

Required Qualifications

 Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology / Textile Engineering preferred.

 Relevant technical knowledge of knitting operations and grey fabric manufacturing.

Experience

 5–10 years of relevant experience in knitting operations, preferably in a textile mill or

knitted fabric manufacturing unit.

 Prior experience managing a knitting department or production team is preferred.

Required Skills

 Solid knowledge of circular knitting machines and knitting processes.

 Knowledge of yarn quality, fabric construction, GSM, gauge, and loop length.

 Production planning, quality control, and machine utilization.

 Team management, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

 Familiarity with production reports and Excel-based monitoring.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 Production target achievement.

 Machine efficiency and utilization.

 Fabric rejection and defect rates.

 Yarn wastage and production cost control.

 On-time order completion.

 Manpower productivity and machine downtime.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹85,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Knitting Manager – Domestic Grey Fabric (Tiruppur)
🏢 Wellgrow associates
📍 Tiruppur