Head of Washing

Job Description

Title: Head of Washing

Company Name: 100% Export-Oriented Garments Factory

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Washing Factory

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Textile Technology, Apparel Manufacturing or a relevant discipline.

• Additional professional training/certification in Garment Washing, Chemical Management or Sustainability will be an advantage.

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Washing Factory

• Age At least 40 years
• Only Male

• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial/department-head position in a reputed export-oriented garment washing plant.

• Strong experience in woven garment washing, preferably handling large-scale production.

• Hands-on experience in Washing R&D, Wet Process, Dry Process, recipe development and bulk production.

• Experience working with international buyers and buyer-specific washing standards will be preferred.

• Strong knowledge of garment washing processes, chemicals, recipes and troubleshooting.

• Sound knowledge of washing machinery, production planning, capacity and process control.

• Strong understanding of quality standards, chemical compliance, ETP and environmental sustainability.

• Excellent leadership, decision-making, problem-solving and team-management skills.

• Strong ability to control cost, wastage, productivity and production efficiency.

• Good communication and coordination skills with buyers and cross-functional departments.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict production and shipment deadlines.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with a result-oriented mindset.

Job Context:

We are looking for a highly experienced and result-oriented Head of Washing to lead and oversee the overall washing operations of our 100% export-oriented woven garment manufacturing facility. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the complete washing operation from R&D and development to bulk production, ensuring quality, productivity, cost efficiency, timely delivery and compliance with buyer requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in garment washing, wet & dry processes, washing recipe development, chemical management, quality control, production planning and team leadership, with proven experience in handling international buyers and large-scale washing operations.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the entire Washing Department, including Washing R&D, Dry Process, Wet Process and Bulk Production.

• Develop and implement washing strategies, processes and production plans in line with buyer requirements, approved samples and shipment schedules.

• Supervise the complete washing process from development, sample, trial, recipe approval to bulk production.

• Ensure consistent washing quality in terms of shade, hand feel, appearance, abrasion, color fastness, dimensional stability and garment performance.

• Review and approve washing recipes, process parameters and chemical formulations for different woven garments and washing effects.

• Coordinate with Merchandising, Production, IE, Planning, Quality, R&D and Commercial teams to ensure smooth production and timely shipment.

• Monitor daily washing production, capacity, productivity, efficiency, rejection, re-wash and on-time delivery (OTD) performance.

• Control and optimize the consumption of chemicals, water, steam, electricity and other resources to minimize washing cost and wastage.

• Ensure proper implementation of wet and dry process techniques, including enzyme, bleach, stone, acid, tint, pigment, softener and special finishing processes.

• Analyze washing defects and customer complaints, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Ensure proper operation, maintenance and utilization of washing machines and equipment in coordination with the Engineering/Maintenance team.

• Ensure compliance with buyer requirements, chemical management standards, environmental requirements, ETP standards and sustainability initiatives.

• Monitor and ensure proper implementation of ZDHC, RSL/MRSL and chemical compliance requirements, where applicable.

• Lead and develop the washing management team through effective manpower planning, training, performance evaluation and leadership.

• Maintain close communication with buyers, washing chemical suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding technical and production-related issues.

• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly washing MIS/KPI reports, including production, efficiency, quality, chemical consumption and cost.

• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve washing quality, productivity, capacity utilization and cost efficiency.

• Ensure the washing plant remains prepared for buyer audits, environmental audits, chemical audits and compliance inspections.

• Take ownership of departmental targets and provide regular performance updates and improvement plans to Top Management.

• Ensure safe working practices and maintain proper 5S, housekeeping and workplace discipline throughout the washing plant.