Dyeing Manager

Fastech S&s India; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastech S&s India is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee daily dyeing, finishing, lab, and color matching operations from Vizag, ensuring production targets and color accuracy. You will lead lab staff, develop dye recipes, and optimize processes for bulk production with a focus on cost efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in textile dyeing and finishing, with advanced spectrophotometer knowledge (Datacolor, X-Rite) and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on textile dyeing and production management experience.
• Strong expertise in dyeing and finishing processes for textiles.
• Advanced knowledge of spectrophotometers and color matching software.
• Proven experience in shade development and bulk production approvals.
• Strong understanding of color measurement standards and Delta E.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dyeing, finishing, lab, and color matching operations to meet production targets.
• Lead and manage lab staff to ensure high productivity and quality.
• Develop and approve dyeing recipes and batch parameters for bulk production.
• Monitor machine loading schedules and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with color standards through spectrophotometer analysis and Delta E.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and technical teams for shade reproducibility.
• Prepare production reports and performance metrics for management.

Skills

Leadership

Color matching

Production management

Process optimization

Analytical problem solving

Education

B.Tech / Diploma in Textile Chemistry or Textile Technology

Tools

Datacolor spectrophotometer

X-Rite spectrophotometer

Color matching software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee daily dyeing, finishing, laboratory, and color matching operations to ensure timely recipe development, shade approvals, and production targets.
• Lead and manage lab assistants, colorists, chemists, supervisors, operators, and support staff to ensure high productivity and quality standards.
• Develop and approve dyeing recipes, sample matching, batch preparation, and process parameters for bulk production.
• Monitor dyeing machine loading/unloading schedules and ensure efficient utilization of production resources.
• Conduct pH checks, chemical dosing verification, and dye/chemical requisition management.
• Troubleshoot shade variations during production and implement corrective actions to reduce reprocessing and dyeing defects.
• Ensure compliance with color standards through spectrophotometer analysis, Delta E measurements, and visual evaluations.
• Implement and maintain SOPs for color matching, laboratory testing, machine operations, and equipment calibration.
• Coordinate closely with production, quality, and technical teams to ensure consistent shade reproducibility and customer satisfaction.
• Optimize dye and chemical consumption to improve cost efficiency and minimize wastage.
• Monitor quality performance, process deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards.
• Prepare production reports, laboratory records, and performance metrics for management review.
• Perform any additional responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Tech / Diploma in Textile Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Textile Technology, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in textile dyeing, color matching, laboratory operations, and production management.
• Strong expertise in dyeing and finishing processes for textile manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of spectrophotometers (Datacolor, X-Rite), color matching software, and dye/pigment chemistry.
• Proven experience in shade development, recipe formulation, and bulk production approvals.
• Strong understanding of color measurement standards, Delta E evaluation, and quality control systems.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and people-handling skills.
• Sound knowledge of dyeing machine operations, process optimization, and production planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for production and shade-related issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional color vision with the ability to distinguish subtle shade differences (preferred certification in Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test).
• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.