Key Responsibilities:
· Supervise and coordinate all Weft Knitting production activities during the assigned shift.
· Ensure production targets are achieved according to the planned schedule and machine allocation.
· Monitor machine performance, efficiency, downtime, and utilization to ensure smooth operations.
· Ensure greige fabric quality standards are maintained at the knitting stage and minimize quality defects and rejections.
· Coordinate with technical, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve machine and production-related issues promptly.
· Monitor yarn availability, creel changes, and machine settings to avoid unnecessary production interruptions.
· Ensure proper style changeovers, machine setup, and sample running activities are carried out efficiently.
· Analyze production losses, downtime, and quality issues and take corrective actions to improve performance.
· Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, efficiency reports, and handover details.
· Ensure housekeeping, safety standards, and 5S practices are maintained within the production floor.
· Guide and motivate machine operators and team members to achieve departmental KPIs and operational targets.
· Maintain effective communication with planning, warehouse, maintenance, quality, and other relevant departments.
· Support continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, quality, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
· Perform additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when requested by the Management.
Qualification and Experience:
· Degree or Diploma in Textile Engineering or a related field from a recognized institute.
· Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Weft Knitting operations or a synthetic circular knitting environment will be an added advantage.
· Good knowledge of circular knitting machines, knitting parameters, fabric quality, and production processes, with strong analytical and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
· Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure and effectively manage shift-based operational requirements.
· Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with good verbal and written communication skills in Sinhala and English and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.