Knitting Mill Operations Lead - Production, Quality & Team

Socket.dev; Mohnton (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Buck Mason is seeking a Knitting Mill Operations Manager to lead our knitting mill, aligning production with product vision and HQ needs. You will oversee daily operations, planning, quality, purchasing, and maintenance, and drive efficiency in circular knitting, dyeing, and finishing.

You will manage production schedules, supervise the knitting team, coordinate with product development and design, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality fabrics on time.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of textile manufacturing or mill operations experience.
• Proven leadership of a knitting/textile production team.
• Deep technical knowledge of circular knitting, dyeing, and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily knitting mill operations, ensuring production runs efficiently and according to plan.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet deadlines and future requirements.
• Lead, develop, and support the knitting team with clear expectations on productivity, quality, and accountability.
• Oversee circular knitting operations, machine capabilities, fabric construction, troubleshooting, and production processes.
• Manage yarn purchasing, availability, and inventory to support production.
• Coordinate dyeing and finishing processes and ensure finished fabric meets Buck Mason quality and standards.
• Partner with HQ teams across Product Development, Design, Production, Merchandising, and Operations to plan upcoming production needs.
• Evaluate future production requirements and translate them into mill capacity, material, staffing, and scheduling plans.
• Monitor production progress and address delays, quality issues, and capacity constraints.
• Establish and maintain quality control processes throughout knitting, dyeing, finishing, and fabric production.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of knitting equipment and mill facilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, production capacity, quality, and mill performance.
• Maintain accurate production, purchasing, inventory, and operational records.
• Ensure the mill operates safely and in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Skills

Circular knitting

Production planning

Team leadership

Quality control

Yarn purchasing

Fabric finishing

Job description

Buck Mason is seeking a Knitting Mill Operations Manager to lead our knitting mill, aligning production with product vision and HQ needs. You will oversee daily operations, planning, quality, purchasing, and maintenance, and drive efficiency in circular knitting, dyeing, and finishing.

You will manage production schedules, supervise the knitting team, coordinate with product development and design, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality fabrics on time.