nextjobz · 1 week ago
Sr. Manager / Manager - Dyeing Quality
Porter County, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAKH Knitting & Dyeing Ltd. is a 100% export oriented knit composite factory, seeking an experienced and energetic dyeing quality Manager/Sr. Manager. The Senior Manager – Dyeing Quality is responsible for overseeing and ensuring quality excellence across all dyeing operations, coordinating with various teams to meet buyer requirements and sustainability goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Establish, implement, and monitor quality standards for dyeing processes in line with buyer requirements and industry norms
Ensure shade consistency, color fastness, and overall dyeing quality across all production lots
Approve lab dips, bulk shades, and first bulk dyeing before mass production
Monitor dyeing processes (batch, continuous, yarn, fabric, or garment dyeing) to minimize defects and reprocessing
Analyze quality issues such as shade variation, patchiness, staining, bleeding, and fastness failures, and implement corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejection, re-dyeing, and wastage
Ensure all in-house and external testing (color fastness, rubbing, washing, light, perspiration, etc.) meets buyer and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with laboratories and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO, AATCC, and buyer-specific protocols
Ensure compliance with chemical regulations (e.g., ZDHC, REACH, RSL/MRSL)
Act as the key point of contact for buyers on dyeing quality-related matters
Handle buyer complaints, root cause analysis (RCA), and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Support internal, buyer, and third-party quality audits
Lead and mentor dyeing quality teams, lab technicians, and floor quality inspectors
Conduct regular training on dyeing standards, testing methods, and quality awareness
Evaluate team performance and ensure proper manpower deployment
Work closely with production, R&D, lab, chemical suppliers, and planning teams to ensure right-first-time dyeing
Support new developments, shade matching, and new fabric/process trials
Maintain quality reports, KPIs, rejection analysis, and improvement dashboards
Ensure proper documentation of SOPs, test reports, and audit records
Present monthly quality performance and improvement plans to senior management
Control quality-related costs by reducing rework, claims, and chemical wastage
Identify potential risks in dyeing processes and take preventive measures
Promote eco-friendly dyeing practices, water and energy conservation, and sustainable chemicals
Evaluate and implement new technologies and chemicals to improve quality and sustainability
Develop and implement dyeing strategies aligned with production goals, cost targets, and quality standards
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce reprocessing, and minimize wastage
Drive innovation in dyeing processes, including adoption of new dyes, chemicals, and technologies
Mentor and develop managers, supervisors, and technical staff within the dyeing function
Conduct performance reviews and skill-gap assessments; organize technical training programs
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning
Support buyer audits, technical meetings, and color approval processes
Address buyer complaints related to dyeing and ensure timely corrective actions
Collaborate with R&D and merchandising teams for new color developments and trials
Qualification
Required
Experience in dyeing quality management in a textile manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of dyeing processes (batch, continuous, yarn, fabric, or garment dyeing)
Ability to establish, implement, and monitor quality standards for dyeing processes
Experience in analyzing quality issues such as shade variation, patchiness, staining, bleeding, and fastness failures
Knowledge of testing methods for color fastness, rubbing, washing, light, perspiration, etc
Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO, AATCC, and buyer-specific protocols
Experience in handling buyer complaints and conducting root cause analysis (RCA)
Ability to lead and mentor teams, including lab technicians and quality inspectors
Strong documentation and reporting skills, including maintaining quality reports and KPIs
Experience in cost and risk management related to quality control
Knowledge of eco-friendly dyeing practices and sustainable chemicals
Preferred
Experience with chemical regulations (e.g., ZDHC, REACH, RSL/MRSL)
Experience in conducting training on dyeing standards and quality awareness
Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives in dyeing processes
Experience in collaborating with R&D and merchandising teams for new color developments
Company
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