What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at Spherion?
Summary
Spherion is seeking a decisive Weaving Department Manager to take ownership of the department, reporting directly to the VP of Operations. Our client is a long-standing, stable manufacturer in South Carolina that produces a highly specialized, premium textile product.
This is not a commodity manufacturing environment. Our client does not produce high-volume, basic fabrics. They engineer complex, high-quality textiles that require precision, technical expertise, and a commitment to craftsmanship.
The Challenge They need a leader who loves the mechanics of weaving. Because of the specialized nature of their fabric, standard "plug-and-play" management won't work. They need someone who can troubleshoot complex machinery issues while leading and developing a skilled team of technicians.
Key Responsibilities
...- Strategic Leadership: Recruit, supervise, and mentor a team of supervisors, technicians, and loom operators. Manage associate utilization to ensure the floor is covered and efficient.
- Technical Problem Solving: Go beyond simple "monitoring." Conduct Root Cause Analysis on recurring defects and lead improvement initiatives to reduce waste and second-quality fabric.
- Asset Management: Ensure all weaving and preparation assets are maintained to the highest standard. Familiarity with CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Systems) is key to minimizing downtime.
- Quality Control: Oversee online fabric inspection. Because this is a premium product, adherence to quality specs is non-negotiable.
- Inventory & Planning: Manage yarn inventory and ensure stock levels are optimized.
- Safety Culture: Champion a "Safety First" environment, ensuring compliance with all OSHA and internal standards.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience: 5 years of operational leadership in a weaving environment.
- Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Textile or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of loom mechanics, machine settings, and yarn behavior.
- Skill Set: Direct experience in Warping, Slashing, and Yarn Manufacturing is a massive plus. Candidates with this background will move to the front of the line.
- Data-Driven: Ability to use data (Process Mapping, Six Sigma techniques) to drive decision-making.
- Systems: Experience with ERP and maintenance planning software.
Why This Role?
- Impact: You are not just a number here. You report to the VP and have a direct say in the operational strategy of the plant.
- Stability: Join a company with a rich history and a secure market position in a niche industry.
- Compensation: Competitive salary accompanied by a robust benefits package (401k, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO).
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
