Knitting manager

Your Mission:
To lead knitting operations by ensuring efficient production, superior product quality, and a highly engaged workforce, ultimately delivering products that meet customer expectations while optimizing cost and operational performance.
Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence
- Plan and manage production to ensure timely delivery of products meeting defined quality standards.
- Maintain optimal efficiency level across operations.
- Control second-quality output to within the maximum tolerance.
- Minimize material waste and improve resource utilization.
- Optimize overtime through effective workforce planning and shift management.
- Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and quality.
- Achieve targeted cost-saving initiatives within defined timelines.
- Monitor and control yarn consumption in line with standard GSM requirements.
- Collaborate with the design team to proactively address and prevent quality issues.
- Work closely with operators and technicians to improve machine performance and output.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), manufacturing, and quality standards.
People Management & Development
- Partner with HR to develop an effective manpower plan, ensuring adequate staffing and succession for critical roles.
- Define and monitor KPIs to drive performance and accountability.
- Identify training needs and organize skill development programs.
- Foster employee engagement and motivation through team building and recognition initiatives.
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Textile Technology or a related field.
- Strong understanding of knitting operations, production planning, and quality control.
- Proven ability to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and process improvements.
- Effective leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Good communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional environments.
- Certifications in Production and Quality Control are an added advantage.
Location: South India, in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)