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