Job Description

: Weaving Supervisor

Position Summary

The Weaving Supervisor oversees daily weaving operations to ensure efficient loom performance, quality fabric output, and smooth workflow. This role involves managing weavers, technicians, and helpers, maintaining optimal machine efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved

Key Responsibilities :

1. Production Management

Monitor and manage daily weaving operations to meet production targets.
Allocate looms and manpower effectively during each shift.
Ensure loom efficiency (L.E) and production rates are maintained or improved.
Supervise shift-wise production recording and reporting.

2. Quality Control

Ensure fabric quality meets specified standards (e.g., GSM, construction, appearance).
Identify and rectify weaving defects (e.g., broken picks, floats, oil stains, and wrong drafts).
Collaborate with the quality team to minimize rejection and rework rates.

3. Machine & Technical Management

Monitor the condition of weaving machines (Air jet, Rapier, Water jet, Shuttle, etc.).
Coordinate with maintenance technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance.
Ensure proper settings for warp, weft tension, harness, reed, speed, humidity, and air pressure.
Reduce machine stoppages and breakdown time.

4. Team Leadership

Supervise and guide weavers, fitters, helpers, and shift operators.
Conduct shift briefings and ensure proper handover between shifts.
Train staff on proper loom operation, safety, and troubleshooting techniques.
Motivate team to achieve productivity and quality goals.

5. Inventory & Material Handling

Ensure availability of weft yarn, beams, spares, and consumables.
Coordinate with warping and sizing departments for beam requirements.
Maintain accurate records of yarn waste, beam utilization, and loom downtime.

6. Safety & Compliance

Enforce workplace safety rules and proper use of PPE.
Maintain clean and organized weaving areas.
Comply with company policies, ISO standards, and audit requirements.

Qualifications & Skills :

Education

Diploma / Degree in Textile Technology or related field (preferred).
Equivalent experience in weaving operations may be accepted.

Experience

3-8 years of experience in weaving operations, with at least 1-3 years in a supervisory role.
Hands-on experience with specific machine types(Air jet / Rapier / Shuttle / Waterjet).

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of weave designs, loom settings, warp/weft parameters.
Knowledge of fabric construction and defect analysis.
Ability to read technical sheets, production reports, and quality specs.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Provident Fund
Work Location: In person