Knitting Manager – Domestic Grey Fabric

Talent Seeds Corporate Solutions; Tiruppur; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Seeds Corporate Solutions in Tiruppur seeks an experienced Knitting Manager to oversee domestic grey fabric production. You will lead production planning, machine utilization, quality control, and workforce management to meet customer deadlines.

Key focus areas include reducing defects, optimizing GSM/gauge/loop length, maintaining safety norms, and coordinating with dyeing, QC, maintenance, and merchandising teams to deliver consistent fabric quality on time.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology / Textile Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of knitting operations and grey fabric manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor knitting production according to orders and timelines.
• Manage knitting machines and optimize utilization.
• Oversee domestic grey fabric production to spec (GSM, gauge, loop length).
• Monitor fabric quality and reduce defects.
• Coordinate with yarn stores, QC, maintenance, dyeing, and merchandising.
• Ensure yarn selection, lot traceability, and minimize wastage.
• Track production, efficiency, downtime, and costs.
• Manage manpower, shifts, attendance, and productivity.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and resolve machine issues.
• Maintain production and quality reports.
• Implement process improvements to boost productivity and quality.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Knitting operations

Team management

Production planning

Quality control

Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology/Engineering

Tools

Circular knitting machines

Job description

Position: Knitting Manager - Domestic Grey Fabric

Location: Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

Department: Knitting / Production

Industry: Textile Manufacturing

Reporting To: General Manager - Production / Plant Head

Job Summary

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

• Strong 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.