Fabric Incharge - Home Textile

Job Title: Fabric In-Charge

Experience Required: 5 to 10 Years

Location: Karur

Industry: Home Textile

Department: Production

Fabric In-Charge

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Yarn & Fabric Knowledge:

• Evaluate and select suitable yarns and fabrics for various end-uses.
• Ensure the correct yarn specifications (count, twist, fiber composition) are used as per the product requirements.
• Monitor the performance and quality of unfinished and finished fabrics.

• Process Oversight:

• Supervise all stages of fabric processing—pre-treatment, dyeing, printing, and finishing.
• Review and optimize process flow for cost-efficiency and quality.
• Maintain process documentation and compliance records.

• Printing & Dyeing:

• Coordinate with dyeing and printing units to ensure adherence to color standards, fastness, and design accuracy.
• Conduct lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk shade approvals in coordination with QA/QC teams.
• Troubleshoot issues in dyeing/printing to avoid quality rejections and delays.

• Unit Visits and Vendor Management:

• Conduct regular visits to manufacturing and processing units to oversee production quality and timelines.
• Liaise with suppliers and third-party processing units to ensure material availability and compliance with specifications.

• Quality Assurance & Control:

• Set and maintain quality standards for incoming and processed fabrics.
• Lead fabric inspection, defect classification, and approval procedures.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to resolve quality-related concerns and complaints.

• Inventory & Coordination:

• Monitor fabric inventory and ensure timely procurement of raw materials.
• Coordinate with merchandising, production, and planning teams to align fabric readiness with production schedules.

• Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain detailed reports on fabric status, rejections, wastages, and process efficiency.
• Contribute to SOP development and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Textile Engineering, Fabric Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in fabric production and processing.
• Strong technical knowledge of yarns, weaving/knitting, dyeing, and printing.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in fabric testing methods and fabric management software.