Head of Department- Weaving and Stitching

You are a Head of Department - Weaving and Stitching at SKAPS Industries, located in Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat. Your primary responsibility is to oversee the daily operations of the weaving and stitching department, ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining quality control, and collaborating with other departments for smooth operations. In this role, your key responsibilities include: 1. **Production & Operations Management**: - Supervising weaving and stitching operations, developing production plans, and ensuring a seamless workflow. - Monitoring machine performance, improving production efficiency, and minimizing downtime. - Maintaining accurate reports, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvements. - Overseeing maintenance activities in the departments. 2. **Workforce & Team Management**: - Managing worker shift schedules for optimal manpower utilization. - Training, guiding, and mentoring employees to enhance skills and productivity. - Evaluating worker performance and implementing skill development programs. 3. **Quality Control & Compliance**: - Ensuring fabric and bag production meets quality standards set by the company and the industry. - Conducting quality checks, defect analysis, and implementing corrective actions. - Maintaining ISO compliance, workplace safety, and housekeeping standards. - Collaborating with the quality assurance team for continuous improvement. 4. **Raw Material & Inventory Management**: - Planning and managing raw material inventory for seamless production. - Coordinating with the procurement team for timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and spares. 5. **Product Development and Process Improvements**: - Leading the development of new products in line with the Business Development team's directives and technical requirements. - Implementing lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles. - Collaborating with the sister plant and other departments to drive operational improvements. To excel in this role, you should have: - Strong understanding of weaving pattern/design, fabric construction, and basics of stitching. - Expertise in fabric quality control, defect analysis, loom, and sewing machine maintenance. - Prior knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred. - Hands-on problem-solving skills in engineering with the ability to identify and implement effective solutions. - Excellent communication and leadership skills to inspire and guide team members. - Knowledge of quality control standards in manufacturing. - Strong leadership, management skills, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams. - Excellent problem-solving abilities. **Education & Experience**: - Bachelors/Masters degree in Textile Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in weaving and stitching, preferably in geotextiles. Join SKAPS Industries to lead the weaving and stitching department, drive production efficiency, ensure quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.,