Washing & Dyeing Manager JBT158
Join a dynamic, Australian-owned sweater manufacturing business at the forefront of the apparel industry. Located in the Biyagama Export Processing Zone (EPZ), we combine premium Australian design with high-caliber Sri Lankan production.
You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end operations of our industrial washing and dyeing department, ensuring absolute precision in color consistency, fabric hand-feel, and chemical formulations. In this fast-paced manufacturing environment, your technical expertise is essential to maintaining our world-class quality standards, driving sustainable chemical management, and ensuring that every sweater meets the rigorous expectations of our premium global clientele.
Responsibilities
01. Expert-level shade assessment and visual approval workflows, with preferred experience in Datacolor reporting.
02. Strong technical knowledge of yarn/fabric testing, focusing on colorfastness and physical performance metrics (shrinkage, pilling, torque).
03. Hands-on experience developing and managing technical properties of greige and dyed yarns for flatbed knitting.
04. Proven ability to monitor and optimize dyehouse and chemical supplier performance regarding quality, cost, and timelines.
05. Deep understanding of commercial washing, garment dyeing, chemical reactions, and premium knitwear finishing machinery.
Requirements
1. A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field from a recognized university or institute.
2. Specialized certifications in advanced colorimetry, computerized color matching systems (Datacolor), or laboratory quality management systems (ISO 17025).
3. 05 to 08+ years of hands-on experience within an industrial wash, dye, or fabric-finishing plant.
4. Prior experience in a premium knitwear or sweater manufacturing facility is highly preferred, given the specific complexities of handling flatbed knitted panels and yarn performance.