he Tannery Manager is responsible for overseeing complete tannery operations including raw hide processing, tanning, finishing, quality
control, machinery maintenance, workforce management, and environmental compliance. The role ensures production targets, quality
standards, and safety regulations are met while optimizing costs and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Management
Plan, organize, and supervise all stages of leather processing: soaking, liming, fleshing, tanning, dyeing, fatliquoring, drying, staking, and finishing
Ensure production schedules are achieved as per order requirements
Monitor chemical usage and process parameters for consistent leather quality
Reduce wastage and improve yield of hides/skins
2. Quality Control
Ensure leather meets required grading standards (thickness, softness, colour consistency, finish quality)
Work closely with QC team to resolve defects such as loose grain, wrinkles, uneven dyeing, or poor finishing
Implement quality improvement systems and SOPs
3. Machinery & Equipment Oversight
Supervise maintenance of drums, sammying machines, shaving machines, staking machines, spray booths, vacuum dryers, etc.
Coordinate preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
Ensure proper calibration and safe operation of equipment
4. Workforce Management
Manage supervisors, machine operators, chemical handlers, and labour staff
Conduct training on tanning techniques, chemical handling, and safety procedures
Ensure proper shift planning and productivity monitoring
5. Chemical & Inventory Control
Monitor consumption of tanning chemicals, dyes, fatliquors, and finishing materials
Maintain stock records and coordinate procurement with purchase department
Ensure proper storage and handling of hazardous materials
6. Environmental & Safety Compliance
Ensure compliance with pollution control board norms and ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) operations
Monitor waste disposal, sludge handling, and water treatment processes
Implement workplace safety measures and use of PPE
Maintain documentation for audits and inspections
7. Cost & Efficiency Management
Control production costs through efficient use of chemicals, water, and energy
Improve process efficiency and reduce reprocessing
Analyze production reports and suggest improvements
8. Coordination & Reporting
Coordinate with procurement, finishing, quality, and dispatch departments
Prepare daily/weekly production and quality reports for management
Assist in developing new leather finishes and process improvements
