Production Supervisor - Bleaching & Finishing

BKS TEXTILES PRIVATE LIMITED

Department

Production – Processing Unit

Designation

Production Supervisor – Bleaching \& Finishing

Reports To

Production Manager / General Manager – Processing

Subordinates

Machine Operators, Helpers and Production Workers

Qualification

Diploma / Degree in Textile Technology or equivalent

Experience

3–5 Years (Preferred)

Job Purpose

To supervise and control day-to-day production activities in the Bleaching and Finishing departments, ensuring production targets, fabric quality, machine efficiency, process parameters, safety standards and timely delivery as per the production plan and customer requirements.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesA. Production Activities – Bleaching

• Supervise daily bleaching production activities as per the production plan.
• Ensure proper fabric processing as per the approved process sequence.
• Monitor bleaching machine operations and ensure correct machine settings.
• Ensure proper control of temperature, chemical dosage, processing time and other process parameters as per approved recipes.
• Coordinate with the Chemical Department for chemical preparation and availability.
• Ensure proper fabric loading, unloading and batch identification.
• Monitor fabric whiteness, cleanliness and quality after bleaching.
• Avoid fabric damage, shade variation, stains and other processing defects.
• Maintain machine-wise and batch-wise production records.
• Report machine breakdowns and process-related problems to the concerned department.

B. Production Activities – Finishing

• Supervise daily finishing production activities according to the production schedule.
• Ensure fabric finishing operations are carried out as per customer requirements.
• Monitor finishing machines and ensure proper machine settings.
• Ensure proper control of fabric width, GSM, shrinkage and other required finishing parameters.
• Monitor fabric quality during and after finishing operations.
• Ensure proper coordination with the Quality Department for fabric inspection and approval.
• Ensure proper fabric handling to avoid damages, stains, creases and other defects.
• Monitor machine productivity and minimize production losses.
• Ensure timely completion of finishing activities as per delivery schedules.
• Maintain machine-wise and shift-wise finishing production records.

C. Production Planning and Control

• Follow daily production targets and production schedules.
• Allocate manpower according to machine requirements and workload.
• Monitor daily production performance against planned targets.
• Ensure proper coordination between Bleaching, Finishing, Quality and Planning departments.
• Identify production delays and take corrective action.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) fabric movement between departments.
• Ensure proper utilization of machines, manpower and materials.
• Submit daily production reports to the Production Manager.

D. Quality Control

• Ensure production is carried out as per approved quality standards.
• Monitor fabric quality at every stage of processing.
• Minimize rejection, reprocessing and fabric wastage.
• Coordinate with Quality personnel to resolve quality complaints.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of rejected and defective fabrics.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid repeated defects.
• Maintain proper production and quality-related records.

E. Manpower Management

• Allocate daily work to machine operators and helpers.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality and discipline.
• Ensure adequate manpower availability for each shift.
• Guide and train operators regarding machine operation and production procedures.
• Monitor employee performance and work efficiency.
• Ensure proper shift handover and communication.
• Report manpower shortages and disciplinary issues to the Production Manager.

F. Safety and Housekeeping

• Ensure employees follow all factory safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure operators use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure safe handling and storage of bleaching chemicals.
• Ensure machine guards and safety devices are properly maintained.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the Bleaching and Finishing areas.
• Ensure emergency exits and walkways are free from obstructions.
• Immediately report accidents, unsafe conditions and near-miss incidents.
• Ensure employees follow chemical handling and emergency procedures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

S.No. Performance Area KPI

1 Production Achievement Meet daily production targets

2 Product Quality Minimize quality defects

3 Machine Efficiency Reduce machine downtime

4 Fabric Reprocessing Minimize reprocessing percentage

5 Fabric Wastage Control production wastage

6 Chemical Consumption Control consumption as per approved norms

7 Manpower Utilization Effective manpower utilization

8 Production Reporting Daily reports submitted on time

9 Safety Compliance with safety procedures

10 Housekeeping Maintain workplace cleanliness

Authority and Responsibility

• Responsible for daily production activities in Bleaching and Finishing.
• Authorized to allocate work to operators and helpers.
• Responsible for monitoring production quality and process parameters.
• Responsible for reporting machine breakdowns and production delays.
• Must not change approved processing recipes or production parameters without authorization.
• Responsible for maintaining production records and departmental discipline.
• Responsible for achieving production targets as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of textile bleaching and finishing processes.
• Knowledge of fabric types, GSM, width and shrinkage.
• Knowledge of textile processing machines and their operations.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and process control.
• Ability to manage manpower and production activities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ski