Associate Manager - Processing

Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end Indigo Dyeing operations, ensuring adherence to production plans and quality standards. Monitor dyeing parameters to achieve consistent shade, color fastness, and fabric quality. Optimize indigo, sulfur, caustic, hydros, and chemical consumption to improve cost efficiency. Ensure machine productivity, efficiency, and minimum downtime. Coordinate with PPC, Weaving, Quality, Maintenance, and Utility teams for smooth operations. Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and sustainability. Monitor right-first-time (RFT) performance and reduce reprocessing losses. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements. Analyze production data, identify process deviations, and implement corrective actions. Drive manpower productivity, shift management, and team development. Support new product developments, shade approvals, and customer requirements. Ensure adherence to SOPs, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement practices. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Production achievement against plan. Shade consistency and first-pass approval rate. Right First Time (RFT) performance. Reduction in chemical and utility consumption. Machine efficiency and downtime control. Rejection and reprocessing percentage. Compliance with safety and environmental standards. Manpower productivity and team capability development. Educational Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. Diploma holders with relevant experience may also be considered. Experience 8–12 years of experience in Denim Processing with strong exposure to Indigo Dyeing operations. Experience in Rope Dyeing and/or Slasher Dyeing processes. Exposure to large-scale denim manufacturing operations preferred. Skills Required Indigo Dyeing Process Management Denim Manufacturing Shade Control & Color Management Chemical & Cost Optimization Production Planning & Execution Process Improvement Quality Systems Root Cause Analysis Team Leadership & Shift Management SAP / ERP and MS Office Preferred Competencies Knowledge of Sustainable Dyeing Practices TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Tools Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills Cross-functional Stakeholder Management Experience: 12+ years Department: Arvind Shirting-Wovens Fabric