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Fabric Industrial Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: FABRI003925
Posted: December 9, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
LocationsShowing 1 location
Anderson Plant
Anderson, SC 29621, USA
Job Details
Description
Glen Raven is recruiting for an Industrial Engineer based at our Anderson, SC facility. This role supports network fabric manufacturing by ensuring accurate, up-to-date cost management inputs and standards, and by maintaining reliable job specifications for all hourly positions across the MSG network. The Industrial Engineer drives cost and productivity improvements, supports best-practice implementation, and uses a standards-based approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The position also conducts analyses and initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency at MSG sites. In addition, the role partners with MSG Corporate resources to provide industrial engineering support for value-engineering efforts that boost performance and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement systems using industrial engineering practices to ensure up to date, accurate job specifications are in place for every hourly position within the Glen Raven Material Solutions Group network:
Conduct job element studies to capture inputs for production jobs to determine work standards, expected output, and optimal assignments for manufacturing positions across the division.
Determine standard production factors by process and product, to include equipment speeds, efficiencies, and expected process waste
Develop standard format for job specifications and ensure process is in place to ensure regular updates/reviews are conducted at intervals directed by engineering leadership
Advance the manufacturing plant’s performance on all operational fronts and push continuous improvement forward:
Define operating procedure and general organization in the sector
Be a driving force in the definition of key performance indicators at the strategic, tactical, and manufacturing equipment level. Focus heavily on equipment standards and machine output
Define proactive indicators in relation with manufacturing department goals and objectives
Analyze deviations to KPI targets and provide avenues of progress to bring back into alignment
Facilitation problem solving initiatives and bring methodological support to teams
Analyze and take into consideration industrial best practices. Recommend progress actions
Sustain, in conjunction with management, the results of method changes
Facilitate, based on competency, Value Chain, SMED, Kaizen, and RCA events to drive progress
Lead projects as required in support of progressing manufacturing sites / areas
Develop and lead projects as required to progress the mission of a given department / manufacturing location
Conduct optimization, root cause, and correlation studies to improve performance of processes within the organization
Use the appropriate methodology and tools to efficiently identify and develop corrective actions to problems
Provide status update information to all stakeholders on a prescribed basis
Provide alternate solutions to mitigate unforeseen issues such that timelines can be maintained
Recommend progress opportunities and contribute to development of operating plans at locations throughout the Glen Raven Material Solutions Group network
Breakdown operating targets to the machine level in manufacturing and provide visibility to area leadership to assist organization in hitting its business plan targets in each functional area
Implement identified process improvement actions as negotiated with leadership, tracking both progress to implementation and business impact post completion
Specialty Duties
Implement Strategic tactics and systems in order to Support Management Goals
Oversee the completion of Capital Projects and Facilitate Quality, On Time Deliverables
Act, Take Action, and Onboard Initiatives Developed by Management
Work Closely with Operation Groups to Improve Functionality on a Global Level
Drive Forward Function and Communication Bridges Surrounding Global Best Practices
Education and Experience:
BA/BS in Industrial Engineering (preferred) or Operations Management
Minimum 2 years in applicable role
Ability to Communicate at a High Level (Verbal, NonVerbal)
Ability to Drive Action Forward
Continuous Improvement Techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, Etc.)
Analytics (Excel, Access, Power BI)
Root Cause Analysis
Team Focused Approach
Why Glen Raven:
At Glen Raven, we embrace the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive mindset. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of a dedicated group, weaving connections across the globe, and representing trusted textile brands such as Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse perspectives, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven.
What you can expect from working at Glen Raven.
Benefits – Your total well-being is important. In addition to competitive health coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, vision, dental and plan choices, we also offer telehealth visits or on-site health clinics at many locations. We also have a comprehensive wellness program that includes wellness events, health education, and mental health resources. We offer competitive PTO and holiday schedules to allow for personal time.
Future Financial security – No matter where you are in your career, at some point, everyone winds down. We’ll help you make it happen when you’re ready to retire. We offer both a company funded pension and matching 401(k) – our investment in you and your complete future.
Perks – From on-site fitness centers or discounted gym memberships to catered associate events, many perks come with the job. We celebrate and reward you for hard work any chance we can.
Inclusion – We have teams of problem solvers with diverse voices. Every day, we get after it to innovate and find solutions for a better tomorrow – at home and around the world.
Fair pay – Direct compensation that is fair and competitive with the market. Your success is our success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com & 336-227-6211.
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