JOB TITLE
Senior Manager / Head – Knitting & Fabric Technical
LOCATION
Tiruppur, Tamil NaduFull-time | On-site
JOB SUMMARY
A knitwear export company in Tiruppur is seeking a highly experienced Knitting and Fabric Technical Specialist to take complete technical responsibility for knitted fabric development and execution—from yarn selection and knitting programme preparation through greige-fabric approval and handover for processing.
This is a senior, hands-on technical position. The candidate must be capable of independently analysing fabric requirements, selecting the correct yarn and knitting parameters, preventing defects, controlling external knitting units and ensuring that bulk fabric meets the required construction, GSM, width, appearance, quality and delivery standards.
The position is not a general fabric follow-up role. Strong technical expertise in knitted fabric manufacturing is compulsory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take technical ownership of knitted fabric from development through bulk greige-fabric approval Study buyer specifications, samples, tech packs and approved fabric standards Select the correct yarn count, composition, blend, twist, knitting structure, machine gauge and machine diameter Prepare accurate knitting programmes and technical specifications for suppliers Establish stitch length, loop length, course and wale requirements, Lycra percentage and other knitting parameters Develop single jersey, pique, rib, interlock, French terry, fleece, jacquard, engineered stripe and other knitted constructions Assess the suitability of yarn for the required fabric, garment construction and end use Coordinate yarn testing, lot segregation, traceability and technical approvals Verify yarn booking quantities, knitting consumption, wastage and expected fabric yield Plan knitting quantities according to order requirements, process loss and garment consumption Control external knitting vendors for capacity, quality, delivery and lot-wise traceability Conduct regular technical visits to knitting units and resolve machine- and fabric-related problems Inspect greige fabric before it is released for dyeing or further processing Identify and prevent barré, needle lines, Lycra variation, oil marks, contamination, holes, uneven loops, GSM variation and other knitting defects Anticipate shrinkage, spirality, skew, width and GSM behaviour after dyeing and finishing Coordinate with the dyeing specialist before bulk knitting approval Review fabric feasibility before order confirmation and highlight technical or delivery risks in advance Maintain development-to-bulk continuity and prevent unauthorised changes in yarn, machine or knitting parameters Analyse rejected or failed fabric and establish the technical root cause Raise supplier claims and debit recommendations with supporting technical evidence Maintain knitting specifications, inspection reports, supplier performance records and lot-wise traceability Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, dyeing, quality, cutting and production teams Ensure compliance with applicable buyer, OCS, GRS, GOTS and material-segregation requirements Provide clear daily and weekly status updates covering quantity, quality, risk and expected completion dates
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or degree in Textile Technology, Knitting Technology, Textile Engineering or a related field Minimum 12–15 years of hands-on experience in circular knitting and knitted fabric manufacturing At least 4 years in a senior technical, knitting-manager or fabric-manager position Strong technical knowledge of cotton, cotton blends, viscose, modal, polyester, recycled fibres, Lycra and value-added yarns Strong knowledge of circular knitting machines, gauges, diameters, feeders, stitch length and fabric structures Ability to interpret buyer fabric specifications and reproduce approved standards in bulk Experience with export-quality knitwear and international buyer requirements Experience managing multiple external knitting suppliers in Tiruppur is strongly preferred Strong understanding of greige-fabric inspection and knitting-defect root-cause analysis Knowledge of fabric consumption, process loss, yield, lead-time and costing implications Ability to coordinate with dyeing and finishing teams on expected fabric performance Strong documentation, reporting and supplier-control capabilities Working knowledge of Tamil and English Must be willing to work full-time from Tiruppur and travel regularly to supplier units
COMPENSATION
Senior compensation, fully negotiable for an exceptional candidate and based on experience, technical capability and previous responsibilities.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must mention:
- Current or most recent designation and employer
- Total experience in circular knitting
- Fabric structures and fibre compositions handled
- Machine makes, gauges and diameters handled
- Maximum monthly fabric quantity managed
- Major export buyers or product categories handled
- Number of external knitting suppliers managed
- Two serious knitting defects personally resolved
- Current location and notice period
- Current and expected annual compensation
Employment history, technical capability and professional references will be verified. Applications will be handled confidentially.
Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of hands-on circular-knitting experience do you have?
- Do you have a diploma or degree in Textile, Knitting or Fabric Technology?
Answer type: Yes/No.
- Have you independently prepared knitting programmes and technical specifications for bulk fabric?
Answer type: Yes/No.
- Which knitted fabric structures have you personally developed and controlled in bulk?
- Which yarn compositions, machine gauges and machine diameters have you handled?
- What is the maximum monthly knitted-fabric quantity and number of suppliers you have managed?
Answer type: Short answer.
- Describe one major knitting-quality problem you diagnosed and resolved.
Answer type: Long answer.
- Do you have experience managing external knitting job-work units in or around Tiruppur?
Answer type: Yes/No.
- Are you willing to work full-time in Tiruppur and visit supplier units regularly?
Answer type: Yes/No.
- State your current location, notice period and expected annual compensation.
Work Location: In person
