1. Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly knitting production plans based on fabric demand.
• Ensure production targets are achieved according to delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Planning and Merchandising to prioritize urgent orders.
• Monitor machine loading and optimize machine capacity utilization.

2. In-house Knitting Operations

• Supervise all knitting activities to ensure maximum machine efficiency.
• Monitor machine performance, downtime, and production output.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out as scheduled.
• Optimize manpower utilization across all shifts.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.

3. Outsourced Knitting Management

• Identify and coordinate with approved external knitting units.
• Allocate knitting programs to outsourced facilities based on capacity and capability.
• Conduct regular visits to subcontract knitting factories to monitor production progress.
• Ensure outsourced production meets agreed quality standards and delivery commitments.
• Follow up on daily production status and resolve any production bottlenecks.
• Verify knitting reports and production reconciliation from outsourced units.
• Coordinate logistics for timely yarn dispatch and grey fabric receipt.

4. Quality Management

• Ensure knitted fabric meets buyer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Minimize knitting defects such as:
• Barre
• Needle lines
• Oil stains
• Lycra damage
• Hole
• Missing yarn
• GSM variation
• Spirality
• Uneven loop formation
• Coordinate with the Quality team for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor first-pass quality and reduce fabric rejection rates.

5. Yarn Management

• Ensure proper yarn allocation according to approved consumption.
• Monitor yarn utilization and minimize wastage.
• Maintain yarn reconciliation between issued and consumed quantities.
• Coordinate with the Yarn Store for uninterrupted material availability.
• Investigate yarn-related quality issues with suppliers when required.

6. Coordination with Dyeing & Finishing

• Ensure timely supply of grey fabric to Dyeing.
• Coordinate fabric release according to dyeing capacity and production priorities.
• Monitor grey fabric inventory to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Resolve production issues jointly with Dyeing and Planning teams.