Assistant General Manager - Washing

Job Description

Title: Assistant General Manager - Washing

Company Name: NORP KNIT INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Vacancy: --

Age: 30 to 50 years

Job Location: Gazipur, Gazipur (Gazipur Sadar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 14 to 16 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Washing Factory

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering /Wet Process Engineering or relevant technical background.

• 14 to 16 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Washing Factory

• Age 30 to 50 years
• Only Male

• Minimum 12-18 years of progressive experience in Denim / Woven Garments wash plants, with at least 5 years in managerial / departmental leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Denim wash, Dry process, sustainability finishing, Enzyme / Bleach / Potassium / Laser wash techniques.Knowledge of ZDHC, RSL, MRSL, ETP, & sustainable chemical chemistry will be a preference.

• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar managerial role within a garments washing unit, with demonstrated capability in handling buyer requirements.
• Oversee and manage the entire washing plant operations, ensuring smooth workflow, on-time order execution, and production efficiency.
• Must have hands-on experience handling Levi’s customer standards and communication.
• Plan and organize daily washing schedules based on shipment priorities, machine capacity, and CRD commitments.
• Develop, review, modify, and approve wash recipes, process callouts, shade bands, and PP samples, ensuring alignment with Levi’s and other buyer standards.
• Conduct shade evaluation, shrinkage checks, hand-feel assessment, and ensure consistent quality throughout bulk production.
• Troubleshoot wash defects, shade variation, and chemical reaction issues and ensure corrective & preventive action is implemented.
• Ensure accurate chemical preparation, dosage control, proper chemical storage, and adherence to RSL/MRSL, ZDHC, and EHS compliance.
• Maintain clear documentation and compliance records for customer audits, technical visits, sustainability reviews, and regulatory inspections.
• Optimize machine usage (Washer Extractors, Dryers, Industrial Washers, Laser, Ozone) and ensure maximum productivity with minimal downtime and rework.
• Lead sample development and wash aesthetics improvement projects, ensuring no testing failure and meeting buyer wash expectations.
• Manage Bulk Wash, Finishing, Sampling, Process Control, and Costing to ensure on-time shipment with standard quality.
• Generate production forecasts, capacity reports, cost summaries, and efficiency assessment reports.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives through chemical optimization, water/steam/energy reduction, waste minimization, and process innovation.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Merchandising, and Technical teams to meet delivery goals.
• Work as the central decision-making point for wash-related issues, ensuring fast resolution, process discipline, and workflow continuity.
• Manage and sustain fully functional ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) operations as per environmental compliance.
• Prepare and control the monthly operational budget; analyze and reduce cost, wastage, and rework.
• Supervise and train Supervisors, Technicians, Operators, and Helpers; develop skill enhancement and upskilling programs.
• Ensure workplace discipline, safety policies, and compliance are followed across the washing floor.

Technical Competencies

• Strong command of denim and non-denim washing techniques:
• Enzyme, Stone, Acid, Resin, Overdye / Tint, PP Spray, Hand Scraping, Laser, Ozone, Neutralizing & Finishing processes.
• Ability to analyze fabric nature, dye penetration, shrinkage behavior, colorfastness, and shade control parameters.
• Operation knowledge of shade evaluation tools (Light Box, Spectrophotometer) and documentation methods.
• Experience working with large-scale, high-volume washing environments under standard compliance and sustainability frameworks.

• Mobile bill
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

As per company policy.