Factory Manager – Knit Fabric Dyeing & Finishing

Factory Manager Knit Fabric Dyeing & Finishing

Location: Chittagong Bangladesh
Industry: Textile Manufacturing Performance Fabrics

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognized vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer with a strong presence across Asia and Central America. The organisation partners with leading international sportswear outdoor and lifestyle brands delivering high-performance fabrics and finished garments.

The Bangladesh operations serve as a key strategic hub equipped with advanced capabilities across knitting dyeing finishing and garmenting. The company is known for its focus on innovation quality excellence sustainability and long-term global partnerships.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Factory Manager Knit Fabric Dyeing & Finishing to lead large-scale textile processing operations. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving production efficiency ensuring dyeing consistency maintaining quality standards and delivering on-time output.

The role requires strong technical expertise in synthetic knit dyeing along with proven experience in managing large teams within export-oriented textile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations of knit fabric dyeing and finishing units
  

• Manage high-temperature dyeing processes for polyester and nylon fabrics
  

• Ensure color consistency shade reproducibility and process stability
  

• Oversee finishing processes including heat-setting stabilization and functional finishes
  

• Drive continuous improvements in productivity efficiency and cost optimization
  

• Ensure on-time delivery to internal garment units and external customers
  

• Implement and maintain robust quality control systems for technical fabrics
  

• Collaborate with laboratory teams for accurate dye recipe management and process standardization
  

• Develop and mentor technical and operational teams to build local capability
  

• Maintain high standards of safety compliance and environmental responsibility
  

• Work cross-functionally with knitting R&D engineering and garment teams
  

• Support new product development and technical problem-solving with global brand partners
  

• Coordinate with engineering for machine uptime and preventive maintenance
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have:

• Bachelors degree in Textile Engineering Textile Chemistry or related field
  

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing knit dyeing operations in large textile mills
  

• Strong expertise in polyester and nylon dyeing processes
  

• In-depth knowledge of:
  

• High-temperature dyeing systems
  

• Synthetic fibre dye chemistry
  

• Knit finishing techniques
  

• Shade control and dye recipe management
  

• Proven experience managing large operational teams in export-driven manufacturing setups
  

Preferred:

• Experience working with global sportswear or outdoor brands
  

• Exposure to vertically integrated manufacturing environments
  

• Knowledge of sustainability practices and environmental compliance in dyeing operations
  

Benefits

• Lead a critical function within a large technologically advanced textile platform
  

• Work with a globally reputed manufacturing group
  

• Opportunity to contribute to high-performance innovation-driven products
  

• Strong potential for career progression into global leadership roles