Dyeing Master - Woven Fabric Manufacturing

The Dyeing Master is responsible for planning, supervising, and controlling the dyeing operations for woven fabrics to achieve desired shades, quality, and production efficiency. This role ensures proper recipe formulation, machinery utilization, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

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Key Responsibilities:

Technical & Operational:

• Plan and execute the dyeing process for various types of woven fabrics (cotton, polyester, blends).
• Prepare dye recipes, monitor chemical usage, and ensure shade accuracy.
• Operate and manage dyeing machines (jet dyeing, soft flow, winch, etc.).
• Conduct pre-dyeing and post-dyeing fabric checks.
• Troubleshoot dyeing defects like patchiness, uneven shade, color bleeding, etc.
• Maintain batch-wise records of fabric, chemicals, and process parameters.

Quality Assurance:

• Work closely with the QA/QC team to ensure shade matching and colorfastness standards.
• Approve lab dips and bulk production shades.
• Monitor pH levels, temperature, liquor ratio, and other critical dyeing parameters.

Team Management:

• Supervise dyeing operators and helpers; assign daily work and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Train staff on best practices in dyeing and chemical handling.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of dyeing machines.

Compliance & Safety:

• Follow and enforce safety guidelines in handling chemicals and machinery.
• Ensure proper waste management and effluent treatment processes in coordination with the ETP team.
• Maintain logs and documentation for audits and certifications (e.g. GOTS, OEKO-TEX, etc.).

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Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Textile Chemistry / Processing or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in woven fabric dyeing.
• Strong knowledge of reactive, disperse, vat, and other dye types.
• Familiarity with lab-to-bulk reproducibility and recipe scaling.

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Skills Required:

• Shade matching and color theory
• Process control and data analysis
• Leadership and communication
• Knowledge of fabric behavior and dye compatibility
• Basic computer literacy for process recording and reporting