Manager - Processing

Production Operations • Execute shift production plans as per daily targets. • Ensure smooth running of Continuous Dyeing Range and related equipment. • Monitor machine performance, productivity, and process parameters. • Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize machine downtime. • Ensure timely completion of production schedules. Process & Quality Control • Monitor dyeing parameters such as temperature, pH, pickup %, speed, and chemical dosing. • Ensure shade consistency and adherence to customer quality standards. • Identify and resolve quality issues such as shade variation, uneven dyeing, stains, and streaks. • Coordinate with Lab and Quality teams for process corrections and approvals. Manpower Management • Supervise operators, helpers, and technicians during the shift. • Allocate manpower based on production requirements. • Ensure attendance, discipline, and effective shift handover. • Train and guide shopfloor employees on process and safety practices. Safety & Compliance • Ensure adherence to EHS standards and company safety policies. • Monitor PPE compliance and safe machine operation. • Report and investigate safety incidents or near misses. • Maintain housekeeping standards in the department. Continuous Improvement • Drive initiatives for productivity, quality, and cost improvement. • Monitor consumption of dyes, chemicals, steam, water, and utilities. • Reduce reprocessing, wastage, and process losses. • Support Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing activities. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain shift production reports and machine logbooks. • Record quality observations and process deviations. • Prepare shift-wise productivity and efficiency reports. • Ensure proper communication during shift handovers. Educational Qualification • Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Textile Technology, Textile Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. Experience • 4 to 8 years of experience in Continuous Dyeing operations within a textile processing industry. • Experience in woven fabric dyeing and finishing operations preferred. • Exposure to production, quality, and manpower management in shift operations. Technical Skills • Knowledge of Continuous Dyeing Range operations. • Understanding of dyes, chemicals, auxiliaries, and fabric processing. • Knowledge of shade control and quality improvement techniques. • Familiarity with productivity and efficiency monitoring. • Basic computer knowledge and ERP/SAP exposure. Behavioral Competencies • Team Leadership • Problem Solving • Decision Making • Communication Skills • Planning & Coordination • Result Orientation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Production Target Achievement • Right First Time (RFT) % • Machine Efficiency & Utilization • Quality Rejection/Reprocessing % • Chemical & Utility Consumption Control • Manpower Productivity • Safety Compliance • Shift-wise Downtime Reduction Preferred Industry: Textile Processing, Continuous Dyeing, Woven Fabric Manufacturing, Textile Wet Processing. Department: Processing Experience: 5 - 8 Years