14100 - Dept Manager I - 56050160

Elevate Textiles; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Textiles is seeking a Department Manager to lead all manufacturing activities of the shift with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, production and cost. You will direct daily tasks, coach operators and ensure policies are applied consistently to achieve plant goals.

This role requires 2–5 years of supervisory leadership, the ability to work across all levels, and exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• 2–5 years leadership experience with the ability to manage mid‑level teams; experience with lean or Six Sigma a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily tasks of operators, service staff and technicians within the department to meet production goals.
• Ensure standard work practices for safety, quality and efficiency.
• Work with all employees to ensure understanding and ongoing training.
• Onboard new employees and monitor training and OJT progress.
• Communicate daily with the team regarding safety, goals, quality issues and plant objectives.
• Foster positive employee relations and two-way communication.
• Collaborate with Burlington management to solve problems and meet plant objectives.
• Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor and daily employee interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associates degree or higher

Bachelors or higher

Job description

Department Managers are an integral part of the Safety Component's management team. They are responsible for directing all manufacturing activities of the shift to include safety, quality, production, efficiency and employee relations in a manner that meets the operation's production goal and customer commitments. Facilitating strong communication and good teamwork are key elements of the position, as well as ensuring that all policies & procedures are applied consistently and achieve plant standards in the areas of safety, production, quality, waste and cost.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily tasksof each operator, service and technician within the department in accordance with scheduled production goals.
• Ensure standard work practices to ensure the highest level of safety, quality and efficiencies are achieved.
• Work closely with all employees to ensure understanding and ongoing training.
• Responsible for new employees and monitoring and reinforcing training program and OJT progress.
• Communicate daily with your assigned team regarding safety, production goals, quality issues and overall plant objectives.
• Facilitate positive employee relations to support good two-way communications, employee engagement, recognition and an overall positive environment.
• Work as part of the Burlington management team to solve problem and offer solutions to meet plant objectives.
• Maintain a presence on the manufacturing floor and ensure daily interactions with employees.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

2-5 years: Qualifications:• Demonstrated leadership and track record of developing and managing highly effective teams.• Ability to work across all levels of team members from hourly to senior management.• Good written and verbal skills.• Team player with an innovative approach and desire to continuously improve operations; prior experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement operations a plus.

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