Yarn QC In-Charge

Job Description

Title: Yarn QC In-Charge

Company Name: Cassiopea Sweaters Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Sweater Industry

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Sweater Industry

Job Context

Cassiopea Sweaters Ltd (CSL) is a modern knitwear manufacturing facility with advanced machinery and global buyers. We are looking for a Yarn QC In-Charge to lead incoming yarn quality control, ensure proper yarn utilization, and maintain strict lot/shade control to support high-quality production standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Incoming Yarn Inspection

• Inspect all incoming yarn (cotton, viscose, blends, fancy yarns)

• Verify:

  • Count (e.g., 2/20, 2/32, etc.)

  • Composition

  • Shade / color consistency

  • Cone condition (oil stains, damage, contamination)

• Match with PO, supplier specs, and approved samples

2. Lab Coordination & Testing

• Coordinate with internal/external lab for:

  • Count verification

  • Strength / twist

  • Color fastness (for dyed yarn)

• Ensure test results meet required standards before bulk use

3. Shade Band & Lot Control

• Maintain strict lot-wise segregation

• Prepare and control shade bands

• Ensure no mixing of different dye lots in production

4. Yarn Issuance Control

• Monitor yarn issuance to knitting floor:

  • Correct count and quality per style/gauge

  • Ensure FIFO / lot discipline

• Coordinate closely with Store and Knitting teams

5. Defect Identification & Reporting

• Identify yarn defects such as:

  • Uneven thickness

  • Knots, slubs, contamination

  • Shade variation

• Prepare Yarn Defect Reports (YDR)

• Coordinate with Merchandising for supplier claims

6. Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain:

  • Incoming inspection reports

  • Test reports

  • Lot/shade tracking records

• Ensure all records are audit-ready

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Textile Engineering preferred)

• Minimum 5–8 years experience in knitwear/sweater factory

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Yarn types (cotton, viscose, blends, fancy yarns)

  • Yarn count systems (e.g., Ne, ply yarns)

  • Shade and lot control

• Experience with lab testing and quality standards

• Good communication and reporting skills