Manager - Fabric Technology - (For Blue Planet Group) - Job ID - 1549298

Blue Planet Group is looking for Manager - Fabric TechnologyJob Description / ResponsibilityLead and manage fabric development from fiber/yarn stage to finished fabric in coordination with knitting, dyeing, finishing, and garmenting teams.Approve fabric specifications (GSM, construction, composition, shrinkage, dimensional stability, fastness, handle, etc.) before production.Supervise bulk fabric quality – shade, shrinkage, spirality, pilling, appearance, and finishing performance.Liaise with buyers/merchandisers for lab dips, strike-offs, handlooms, and sample approvals.Coordinate closely with the dyeing and finishing departments to ensure correct recipe, processing parameters, and quality consistency.Troubleshoot technical issues in knitting (yarn faults, barre, GSM variation), dyeing (shade variation, migration, fastness), and finishing (hand feel, shrinkage).Implement fabric testing and approval system in line with buyer standards (AATCC, ISO, ASTM).Work with procurement/yarn sourcing to ensure correct raw materials for required fabric quality.Guide and monitor in-house testing lab and ensure timely submission of test reports to buyers.Maintain records of fabric test data, shade approvals, and bulk performance for audit and buyer visits.Lead fabric cost optimization initiatives through right material selection, process control, and wastage reduction.Develop new fabrics, sustainable finishes, and functional textiles (moisture management, anti-bacterial, recycled, organic).Ensure compliance with sustainability, environmental and chemical standards (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, ZDHC, Higg).Train and guide junior fabric technologists, dyeing masters, and QA teams on technical know-how.Collaborate with production & merchandising teams to meet delivery deadlines without compromising quality.Educational RequirementsBachelor/HonorsMastersSkills Required: Textiles & Garments MaintainingExperience RequirementsAt least 12 year(s)The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments,Textile,Group of CompaniesAdditional RequirementsStrong knowledge of fabric development, sourcing, testing and quality standards.Sound understanding of fabric construction, GSM, dyeing and finishing.Experience in buyer communication and merchandising coordination.Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Job LocationDhaka (Uttara)