Sr. Manager/AGM – Knitting (R&D)

Job Description

Title: Sr. Manager/AGM – Knitting (R&D)

Company Name: Knit plus Limited (Savar)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 32 to 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Textile

Bachelor`s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or a related field.

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Textile

• Age 32 to 45 years
• Only Male

• Age 32 to 45 years

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in knit product development, fabric innovation, and garment manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of knitted fabric structures, yarn technologies, dyeing, finishing, and performance testing.

• Proven experience in leading R&D teams and managing multiple development projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of emerging textile technologies, functional finishes, sustainable materials, and market trends.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and relevant textile/product development software.

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team-development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new knitted fabric constructions, textures, and finishes.

• Research market trends, customer requirements, and emerging technologies.

• Create innovative fabric solutions for performance, fashion, and sustainability needs.

• Conduct yarn and raw-material trials.

• Develop fabric samples according to buyer specifications.

• Analyze technical requirements and convert them into workable knitting programs.

• Ensure timely sample development and approval.

• Work closely with merchandising and design teams during product development.

• Improve knitting efficiency, productivity, and fabric quality.

• Identify and resolve knitting-related issues such as defects, GSM variation, spirality, and shrinkage.

• Optimize machine settings, yarn utilization, and production parameters.

• Recommend new machine technologies and process improvements.

• Establish quality standards for newly developed fabrics.

• Evaluate fabric performance through testing and analysis.

• Investigate root causes of quality problems and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with buyer and industry standards.

• Provide technical guidance to knitting, dyeing, and finishing departments.

• Support production teams in scaling up newly developed fabrics.

• Train engineers, supervisors, and operators on new developments and techniques.

• Develop cost-effective fabric solutions without compromising quality.

• Reduce wastage and improve resource utilization.

• Explore sustainable fibers, recycled materials, and eco-friendly production methods.

• Support sustainability initiatives and certifications.

• Attend technical meetings with buyers and customers.

• Present fabric developments and innovation projects.

• Address customer feedback and technical concerns.

• Ensure developed products meet customer expectations and commercial viability.

• Lead and supervise the R&D knitting team.

• Set departmental objectives and KPIs.

• Monitor project timelines and development progress.

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

• Maintain records of development trials, test results, and approvals.

• Prepare technical reports and management presentations.

• Track innovation projects and development success rates

• Mobile bill, Insurance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2
• Yearly Earned Leave Encashment