Process Controller

Job Title: Process Controller
Location: Erode

Role Purpose:

• The Process Controller – Fabric Quality is primarily responsible for conducting final fabric inspection using the 4-point system, preparing comprehensive Quality Summary Reports, and ensuring that all outgoing fabric lots meet defined quality standards before dispatch.

 Principal Accountabilities:

1.Fabric Inspection & Quality Evaluation

• Co-ordinate & Monitor 4-Point fabric inspection system at Vendor location.
• Understanding on all fabric defects including weaving faults, dyeing and finishing defects & exposure in packing standards.
• Prepare lot wise inspection reports & arrive at overall lot quality status.
• Ensure GSM, width, colour, hand feel as per given standard.
• Evaluate shade consistency and record shade variation as per approved grading norms.
• Check and record fabric length per roll against declared length.
• Flag discrepancies between physical fabric and lot documentation before inspection.

2. Testing, Quality Assurance & Standards

• Co-ordinate with Testing Laboratory for sample collection and test reports.
• Record & interpret In-house, Vendor and 3rd Party test results.
• Ensure inspection & testing machines are calibrated as per schedule.
• Verify all required testing is completed before shipment clearance.
• Maintain and cross-reference fabric standards, approved lab dips and shade bands.

3. Quality Reporting, Records & Compliance

• Compile Quality Summary Report integrating inspection, hand feel, colour and test data.
• Maintain inspection records in physical and digital systems.
• Record and report daily inspection quantities and quality KPIs.
• Document and escalate recurring defects and abnormal quality trends.

4. Non-Conformance & Material Control

• Identify and segregate non-conforming fabric rolls with Hold/Reject status.
• Ensure physical quarantine of rejected materials to prevent wrong dispatch.

5. Packing, Dispatch & Logistics Coordination

• Verify roll packaging and labelling compliance through mandatory packing audits.
• Co-ordinate dispatch activities at vendor locations for timely and accurate shipments.

6. Training & Self-Development

• Participate in quality training programs, awareness sessions and calibration exercises.
• Continuously enhance fabric quality and inspection knowledge.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Any degree – preferably in Apparel\Fabric\Textile
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in Fabric inspection.

Desirable:

• Fabric quality inspection in textile industry (preferably) or apparel/ garment.

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.