Ananta Knitwear Ltd
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
- Master of Science (MSc)
Experience
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- 10 to 17 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Buying House, Garments, Textile
Additional Requirements
- Age At least 35 years
- Only Male
- Worked with leading yarn and textile manufacturing machinery companies and global finishing/applications partners to innovate for future performance and functionality that span all domains of manufacturing
- Cross-cultural team player and complex problem solver with applied knowledge and modern tools and methodologies.
- Lifelong learner who embraces new, innovative technologies and Method of Making to improve product quality and performance.
- Ability to simplify complex challenges into bite-sized actionable items with visualizations and presentations to support strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities & Context
- We are seeking an innovative and technically strong Head of R&D – Woven Fabrics to lead development of new fabric concepts, finishes, and performance enhancements for a modern woven dyeing & finishing facility.
- This role focuses on fabric innovation, sustainable compositions, product performance, and process optimization—driving the company’s next-generation woven fabric strategy. The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in fabric constructions, yarn engineering, dyeing/ finishing technologies, chemistry, and global textile trends.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement the company’s quality vision, strategy, and technical procedures to meet operational goals.
- Coordinate fabric approvals for quality and color from buyers, including base hangers, lab dips, shade-offs, handlooms, wash approvals, and bulk hangers.
- Assist in risk assessments for new developments and bulk orders under the guidance f the Senior Technologist or HOD.
- Review fabric test reports to ensure compliance with customer safety and quality standards.
- Maintain daily communication with customer fabric technologists and buying teams, providing timely feed back.
- Monitor testing turnaround times and work with suppliers to improve first-time pass rates.
- Ensure accurate interpretation of technical standards and test requirements through regular supplier communication.
- Manage wash approvals such as blanket approvals and shade band confirmations.
- Guide suppliers on fabric and wash specifications; troubleshoot bulk issues related to fabric and wash.
- Participate in fabric development and sourcing, offering technical support throughout the process.
- Operate customer testing portals (e.g., NIS, ERP) and manage in-house wash testing.
- Follow up with supplier wash plants to ensure timely wash approvals.
- Track fabric CPs in alignment with garment delivery schedules.
To apply for this job email your details to apply@chakricircular.com