Operations Manager

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation & paid holidays

Flexible work options

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

& more!

Job summary

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. in Reidsville, NC, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role directs production, quality, maintenance, cost performance, and safety compliance to meet company goals.

You will manage a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and partner with leadership to optimize processes and cost efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of management experience, with at least 5 years in a front-line manufacturing supervisor, department manager, or plant manager role.
• Experience leading a 24/7 manufacturing operation and driving safety, quality, cost, and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements initiatives to meet critical performance measures.
• Ensures operations are compliant with safety policies and programs.
• Builds strong, motivated teams driven to exceed goals and maintain a values-driven culture.
• Manages all variable and fixed costs tied to the annual operational budget.
• Provides leadership on hiring, staffing, planning, and project management.
• Drives process improvements and sets leadership standards to exceed goals.
• Troubleshoots problems and improves processes with leadership input.
• Delegates projects to meet deadlines while developing staff.
• Leads meetings to gain consensus and prioritize assignments.
• Oversees maintenance projects and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Values & Accountability

Safety Leadership

Organization & Execution

Strategic & Detail-Oriented Thinking

Communication

Drive for Results

Operational Problem Solving

Technical & Computer Skills

Team Building & Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bottle Processing
Reidsville, NC 27320, USA

Description

We are seeking an Operations Manager to join our Reidsville, NC team.

How will you play an integral role?

The Operations Manager provides management and leadership direction for all manufacturing operational activities as required to meet company goals and objectives. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including production, quality, maintenance, cost performance, and compliance with established safety policies, programs, and procedures.

What is essential for success?

• Leadership & People Management: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, engage, and motivate a diverse team.
• Values & Accountability: Demonstrates strong core values grounded in respect and dignity; recognizes and appreciates employee contributions while maintaining high standards of accountability.
• Safety Leadership: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with established safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Organization & Execution: Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and complete complex tasks within established timelines.
• Strategic & Detail-Oriented Thinking: Ability to understand big-picture objectives while maintaining strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the broader impact of decisions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, analyze information, and simplify complex concepts.
• Drive for Results: Highly motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to set high standards and lead teams to achieve operational, quality, cost, and performance goals.
• Operational Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex manufacturing and operational issues in a timely manner.
• Technical & Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with prior experience working with equipment controls.
• Team Building & Continuous Improvement: Proven ability to build strong teams, gain consensus, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, communicates, and implements initiatives in alignment with company strategies and objectives to meet critical performance measures.
• Ensures operations are compliant with all Company Safety Policies and Programs.
• Promotes an employee-valued and involved work culture based on company core values, such as respect and dignity. Builds strong, motivated teams driven to exceed personal, team, and company goals.
• Manages all variable and fixed costs tied to the annual operational budget.
• Provides short- and long-term leadership direction related to all aspects of the operation, including hiring, staffing, planning, project management, process changes, maintenance, spending, employee relations, and employee development.
• Develops high leadership standards and drives process improvements as required to exceed goals.
• Consults with leadership and hourly team members when troubleshooting problems or improving processes.
• Delegates projects and assignments to meet deadlines while developing key staff.
• Leads key staff meetings and process improvement meetings to gain consensus and prioritize assignments.
• Manages processes as required to meet product quality standards for internal and external customers.
• Serves as a key coordinator and approver for all major maintenance project work.
• Develops and implements critical measurement reports as required to drive operational cost and efficiency improvements.
• Reviews key performance data to recognize outstanding performance while identifying and correcting process and product issues.

Are you qualified for the position?

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of management experience, with at least 5 or more of those years in a front-line manufacturing supervisor, department manager or plant manager role.

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 makesUnifi 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.