Factory Manager – Woven Fabric Dyeing & Finishing

Factory Manager – Woven Fabric Dyeing & Finishing

Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
Industry: Textile Manufacturing | Performance Fabrics

About the Company

Our client is one of the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturers of technical textiles, apparel, footwear, and outdoor products. With a strong global presence, the organization partners with leading international sportswear and outdoor brands.

Its Bangladesh operations form a key pillar of its global textile strategy, combining weaving, dyeing, finishing, and garment manufacturing within a single, large-scale industrial platform. The company is known for its technical expertise, innovation, manufacturing scale, and long-standing global partnerships.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Factory Manager – Woven Fabric Dyeing & Finishing to lead a large-scale wet-processing unit specializing in synthetic woven fabrics such as Polyester and Nylon (Taffeta, Ripstop, Oxford).

This is a senior leadership role responsible for end-to-end dyeing and finishing operations, including production efficiency, quality performance, and on-time delivery. The role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to manage complex manufacturing environments while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall dyeing and finishing operations for synthetic woven fabrics

  • Manage high-temperature dyeing processes, ensuring consistency in shade, quality, and output

  • Oversee dye recipe formulation, color management, and process optimization

  • Ensure stable production performance aligned with global brand quality standards

  • Drive finishing operations to meet technical, functional, and aesthetic fabric requirements

  • Improve operational efficiency through process optimization and performance tracking

  • Establish systems to achieve high first-quality (A-grade) production yield

  • Maintain strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental standards

  • Build and lead high-performing teams with a culture of discipline and continuous improvement

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with:

    • Weaving teams

    • Fabric R&D and development teams

    • Garment manufacturing units

    • Global brand technical stakeholders

  • Support new fabric development and scale-up of performance materials


Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Chemistry, or related field

  • 15+ years of experience in textile manufacturing

  • Minimum 7–10 years of leadership experience in dyeing and finishing operations

  • Strong expertise in synthetic woven fabrics (Polyester & Nylon)

  • In-depth knowledge of:

    • High-temperature dyeing systems

    • Dye chemistry and color control

    • Finishing processes for woven fabrics

  • Experience in large, export-oriented textile manufacturing environments

  • Proven track record of managing large production teams and complex operations

Preferred:

  • Experience with technical/performance fabrics for sportswear or outdoor brands

  • Exposure to vertically integrated manufacturing setups

  • Familiarity with sustainability and environmental compliance practices

  • Fluency in English (Bangla is an added advantage)



Benefits

  • Lead a strategically critical operation within a global textile leader

  • Work closely with international brands and technical teams

  • Drive large-scale operational transformation and efficiency improvements

  • Gain visibility and growth within a global manufacturing network

  • Build a strong reputation as a technical and operational leader



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