DTY Production Manager

Polyester DTY Plant Manager Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh Industry: Textile Manufacturing | Synthetic Yarns About the Company Our client is a well-established global textile manufacturing group with strong capabilities across synthetic yarn production, fabric manufacturing, and apparel. With a vertically integrated business model, the organization serves leading international markets with a focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

The DTY (Draw Textured Yarn) facility is a critical upstream unit within the value chain, playing a key role in ensuring consistent supply of high-quality yarn to downstream operations. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Polyester DTY Plant Manager to lead a high-speed Draw Textured Yarn (DTY) manufacturing facility.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for driving end-to-end plant performance across production, quality, maintenance, and team management. The role requires deep technical expertise in polyester texturising, along with strong operational leadership to manage a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Process Leadership Lead end-to-end operations of the DTY plant, including high-speed texturising lines (e.g., TMT, Barmag) Optimize key process parameters such as temperature, draw ratio, and take-up speed Drive improvements in yield, productivity, and waste reduction Ensure stable and efficient POY-to-DTY conversion processes Quality & Technical Excellence Ensure yarn quality meets weaving, knitting, and downstream processing requirements Monitor and control key parameters including: Crimp contraction Tenacity U% (uniformity) Oil pick-up Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations Collaborate with R&D teams on specialty yarn development, including performance and high-stretch variants Maintenance, Utilities & Energy Management Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery and utilities Drive energy efficiency and power optimization in a 24/7 operation Plan and manage spare parts, maintenance budgets, and downtime reduction strategies Leadership, Safety & Compliance Lead and develop engineers, supervisors, and plant operators Ensure strong adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards Maintain compliance with labour laws and environmental regulations Build a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement Requirements Qualifications & Experience Must-Have: Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline Extensive experience in polyester filament yarn manufacturing Minimum 7+ years in a senior leadership role within a DTY plant environment Strong understanding of POY characteristics and DTY processing behavior Hands-on experience with modern texturising machinery (TMT, Barmag, or similar) Proven ability to manage large teams and continuous 24/7 operations Preferred: Prior experience working in Bangladesh or similar export-oriented textile hubs Familiarity with global quality standards and customer requirements Working knowledge of Bangla language (advantageous) Benefits Lead a strategically critical upstream manufacturing facility Drive technical excellence and operational performance at scale Work within a globally integrated textile manufacturing platform Opportunity for long-term leadership growth and global exposure