Job Description

Job Title: Knitting Foreman

Location:

Pranera Textiles, Tiruppur

Department:

Knitting Division

Reporting to:

Knitting Manager / Production Head

Experience:

5-10 Years in Circular/Flat Knitting

Qualification:

Diploma in Textile Technology / ITI or relevant experience in knitting operations

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee day-to-day knitting operations, ensuring efficient production, machine utilization, and quality control of knitted fabrics as per production planning and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management:

Supervise all knitting floor activities and ensure continuous production with minimum downtime. Monitor machine performance, output, and quality on shift basis. Coordinate shift plans based on order priorities.

Machine Handling:

Operate and maintain circular knitting machines (Single Jersey, Interlock, Rib, etc.). Ensure machines are properly set with needles, cams, and yarn feeders as per fabric specs. Coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance team.

Team Supervision:

Guide and manage a team of knitting machine operators and helpers. Train new operators in machine operation, quality checks, and safety.

Quality Control:

Monitor fabric quality during knitting - check for loop formation, GSM, spirality, and defects like holes, oil marks, drop stitches, etc. Take corrective actions immediately for any quality deviation.

Raw Material Handling:

Ensure proper feeding of yarn cones, lot identification, and minimal wastage. Coordinate with the yarn store for yarn availability and lot changes.

Reporting & Documentation:

Maintain shift production logs, machine breakdown reports, and operator performance. Submit daily and weekly reports to the knitting manager.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Deep technical knowledge of circular knitting machines (Mayer & Cie, Pailung, etc.). Ability to troubleshoot knitting faults and guide operators efficiently. Experience with knitted fabric structures and yarn specifications. Strong team management and coordination skills. Basic computer knowledge for reporting and log entry.

Contact

Mobile : 75300 66456
Mail ID : gokul@praneraservices.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹12,183.65 - ₹75,411.78 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Food provided Health insurance Leave encashment Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift Fixed shift Rotational shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person