Senior Knit Fabric R&D Leader — Plant Ops & P&L

HRSI; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HRSI in Lahore seeks a Head Knitting R&D to lead and transform the Knitting R&D function, driving innovation in knit fabric development while owning the P&L for a large plant and workforce. Reporting to senior leadership, the role requires a hands-on, independent leader through the current transformation phase.

You will partner across Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to translate R&D requirements into production-ready outcomes with minimal rework or delay.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience leading a large, complex manufacturing plant with P&L ownership.
• Strong command of production, quality, efficiency and cost fundamentals.
• Textile or manufacturing leadership background welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Knitting R&D strategy and commercialization of new knit fabric constructions and processes.
• Manage the innovation pipeline to deliver on time and ensure production adoption.
• Own day-to-day plant operations with accountability for output, quality, efficiency and cost.
• Influence cost control, resource utilization and investment against budget with year-on-year improvements.
• Lead transformation projects from scoping to execution and embed sustainable change.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to translate R&D into production-ready outcomes.
• Remain hands-on on the plant floor during the transformation phase and lead through ambiguity.
• Develop a sizeable workforce, build technical and leadership capability, and ensure succession readiness.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Textile manufacturing

Strategy

Transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Textile or related

Master's or MBA preferred

Job description

HRSI in Lahore seeks a Head Knitting R&D to lead and transform the Knitting R&D function, driving innovation in knit fabric development while owning the P&L for a large plant and workforce. Reporting to senior leadership, the role requires a hands-on, independent leader through the current transformation phase.

You will partner across Merchandising, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to translate R&D requirements into production-ready outcomes with minimal rework or delay.