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)