General Manager

Job Posting: General Manager Textile Mill

Company Overview

yarn-dyed checks and flannel fabrics

Position: General Manager Textile Mill

Location:

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management:

• Oversee daily production and processing across all departments (yarn dyeing, warping, sizing, weaving—airjet and rapier looms—and finishing).
  
• Ensure efficient scheduling, workflow, and optimal machine utilization.
  
• Monitor KPIs: production output, efficiency, machine uptime, quality rejection rates, and delivery timelines.
  

• P&L and Business Performance:

• Full ownership of the unit’s Profit & Loss.
  
• Monitor and optimize operational costs, profitability, and financial performance.
  
• Present monthly performance and financial reports to senior management.
  

• Sustainability & Certifications:

• Lead sustainability initiatives in energy, water, and chemical usage; manage waste and emissions.
  
• Ensure compliance with environmental and social standards (ZDHC, Higg Index, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, ISO 14001, BSCI).
  
• Coordinate certification audits and maintain accurate documentation.
  

• Quality & Compliance:

• Enforce stringent quality control systems.
  
• Ensure fabrics meet customer specifications and international standards.
  
• Uphold statutory, legal, and regulatory compliance.
  

• Team Leadership & HR:

• Build and manage the operational team, including department heads and supervisors.
  
• Lead, mentor, and motivate staff to achieve high performance.
  
• Oversee manpower deployment, shift scheduling, and productivity targets.
  

• Maintenance & Asset Management:

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of all machinery and infrastructure.
  
• Ensure high uptime and reliability for looms, dyeing, and finishing equipment.
  

• Supply Chain & Inventory:

• Coordinate with procurement for timely sourcing of raw materials.
  
• Monitor inventory, control material wastage, and optimize storage and consumption.
  

• Cost Control & Efficiency:

• Drive process improvements and implement lean manufacturing practices.
  
• Reduce energy and utility costs through innovation and monitoring.
  
• Benchmark productivity and adopt best practices.
  

• Strategic Planning & Reporting:

• Participate in long-term strategy, capacity expansion, automation, and market alignment initiatives.
  
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and operational metrics for continuous improvement.
  
• Submit detailed operational and financial reports to top management.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (MBA preferred).
  
• Minimum 15 years of experience in textile manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or general management role.
  
• Strong knowledge of yarn dyeing, sizing, weaving (airjet and rapier looms), and finishing operations.
  
• Experience in independently creating and running a textile mill.
  
• Proven experience in sustainability programs, audits, and maintaining textile certifications.
  
• Demonstrated capability in managing P&L and delivering profitability targets.