Associate Manager - Processing

Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end Indigo Dyeing operations, ensuring adherence to production plans and quality standards. • Monitor dyeing parameters to achieve consistent shade, color fastness, and fabric quality. • Optimize indigo, sulfur, caustic, hydros, and chemical consumption to improve cost efficiency. • Ensure machine productivity, efficiency, and minimum downtime. • Coordinate with PPC, Weaving, Quality, Maintenance, and Utility teams for smooth operations. • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and sustainability. • Monitor right-first-time (RFT) performance and reduce reprocessing losses. • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements. • Analyze production data, identify process deviations, and implement corrective actions. • Drive manpower productivity, shift management, and team development. • Support new product developments, shade approvals, and customer requirements. • Ensure adherence to SOPs, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement practices. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Production achievement against plan. • Shade consistency and first-pass approval rate. • Right First Time (RFT) performance. • Reduction in chemical and utility consumption. • Machine efficiency and downtime control. • Rejection and reprocessing percentage. • Compliance with safety and environmental standards. • Manpower productivity and team capability development. Educational Qualification • B.E./B.Tech in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. • Diploma holders with relevant experience may also be considered. Experience • 8–12 years of experience in Denim Processing with strong exposure to Indigo Dyeing operations. • Experience in Rope Dyeing and/or Slasher Dyeing processes. • Exposure to large-scale denim manufacturing operations preferred. Skills Required • Indigo Dyeing Process Management • Denim Manufacturing • Shade Control & Color Management • Chemical & Cost Optimization • Production Planning & Execution • Process Improvement • Quality Systems • Root Cause Analysis • Team Leadership & Shift Management • SAP / ERP and MS Office Preferred Competencies • Knowledge of Sustainable Dyeing Practices • TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Tools • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills • Cross-functional Stakeholder Management Department: Processing Experience: 1 - 4 Years