Weaving Department Manager

Job Title: Weaving Department Manager

Location: Leesville, South Carolina

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Position Summary:

The Weaving Department Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations within the weaving section of a textile manufacturing facility. This includes planning, supervising, and optimizing production activities to ensure high-quality fabric output, efficient machine utilization, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The manager leads a team of supervisors, technicians, and loom operators while ensuring continuous improvement in productivity and cost efficiency. Other key responsibilities include analyzing performance metrics, resolving issues, and communicating with senior management to align operations with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, supervise and coordinate weaving staff, manage associate utilization, and provide training and guidance to enhance performance.
• Monitor production processes to ensure the final fabric meets the quality standards, specifications and customer requirements and address any issues with materials, machinery or people.
• Monitor online fabric inspection and address quality defects promptly.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring defects and lead improvement initiatives.
• Optimize production schedules, minimize waste, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure all weaving and preparation assets are well-maintained and operating efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Manage yarn inventory, ensuring stock levels are optimized and accurate records are kept.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with occupational safety standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus both within the department and throughout the facility.
• The ability to motivate and guide teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity and cost goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Textile or Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in weaving operational leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of textile manufacturing processes, weaving techniques, loom mechanics, and quality control standards.
• Strong analytical skills like process mapping, root cause analysis, and other quality control techniques. Prior training in Six Sigma a plus.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication abilities are essential for managing staff and collaborating across the facility.
• Familiarity with production planning systems, Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), are a plus.
• Strong understanding of weaving processes, yarn behavior and fabric specifications.
• Knowledge of weaving machine settings, automation systems, and maintenance practices
• Direct experience in warping, slashing and yarn manufacturing a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various departments, senior management, and staff.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing floor.
• May require standing or walking for extended periods of time when visiting production areas.