Management Trainee

Unifi; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation & paid holidays

Flexible work options

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Unifi is hiring a Management Trainee for the Yadkinville, NC site, starting May 2027. The role spans plant processes from textile manufacturing to engineering, with a focus on improving existing products, processes, and technology in the POY Spinning Extrusion facility.

You will develop expertise in filament fiber production, analyze data, and implement improvements while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and downstream teams to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical science with focus on mechanical/chemical/textile engineering or related fields.
• Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate as of May 2027; internship or co-op is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop intimate knowledge of filament fiber production processes, equipment and systems.
• Provide technical solutions for performance, cost, or quality improvements in product processes.
• Monitor product performance metrics and ensure process capabilities are met; provide guidance on out-of-control conditions.
• Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, and downstream processes; resolve technical issues.
• Maintain relationships with production and technical staff for opportunities for improvement.
• Transition new product developments into commercial processes for textile applications.

Skills

Analytics

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Time Management

Communication

Safety Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Unifi Manufacturing is hiring a Management Trainee to join our Yadkinville, NC team in May 2027.

The Management Trainee is responsible for becoming knowledgeable of all plant processes, including textile manufacturing operations, maintenance, quality, continuous improvement, and engineering. The focus will be on providing support at the plant level in the improvement and expansion of existing products, processes, and technology. The Management Trainee will primarily work in the POY Spinning Extrusion facility.

How Will You Play an Integral Role?

• Develop an intimate knowledge of processes, equipment and systems related to filament fiber production.
• Provide technical solutions for performance, cost, or quality improvement of existing product processes, both internally and at our customers’ facilities, using methodical experimental design and process improvement methods.
• Monitor product performance metrics and ensure process capabilities are met with each production run; respond with technical guidance on any out-of-control condition.
• Provide support internally for the Manufacturing and Quality Assurance groups, as well as for downstream processes. Use expertise to explore and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain relationships with production and technical staff, providing guidance and gaining awareness of problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Transition new product developments into commercial processes that provide innovative solutions for customers in the textile industry.

What Is Essential for Success?

• Analytics: Statistical analysis skills along with strong analytical thinking skills
• Problem Solving: Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while embracing change and learning new processes
• Time Management: Self driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Communication Skills: Work effectively with diverse teams across the organization
• Safety Mindset: Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and operational excellence

Are You Qualified?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical science degree, with a particular interest in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, textile engineering, textile technology, polymer and color chemistry, or general chemistry, is preferred. Comparable and extensive experience in textile production, product development, dyes and chemicals, filament fiber production will be considered.
• Recent graduate or soon to be graduate as of May 2027 -no prior manufacturing experience is required, but a previous manufacturing internship or co-op is a plus
• Microsoft Office experience, including strong proficiency in Excel

Have we mentioned our impressive benefits?

• Competitive compensation
• Generous vacation& paid holidays
• Flexible work options
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• & more!

About Us

Become part of the UNIFI® team and help change the world. UNIFI is at the forefront of textile manufacturing innovation and fiber science. We are the people behind REPREVE®, the world’s leading brand of recycled fiber. We help major fashion, sports, homeware, and automotive brands make cutting-edge sustainable products. Learn more about what makes Unifi special and how you can start making a difference today.

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, work history review, and drug screening.

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