Operations Manager

Unifi, Inc.; Reidsville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the Reidsville, NC facility to lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation. You will direct production, quality, maintenance, and safety programs to meet cost and performance goals.

The role requires a strong track record in team development, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem solving. You will partner with leadership to drive continuous improvements and ensure alignment with company values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• At least 10 years of management experience, with 5+ years in front-line manufacturing supervisor/plant roles.
• Experience leading a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements initiatives aligned with company strategies to meet performance measures.
• Ensures operations comply with Company Safety Policies and Programs.
• Builds motivated teams and develops staff to exceed goals.
• Manages variable and fixed costs tied to the annual operational budget.
• Leads leadership and process-improvement meetings to gain consensus.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

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

Equipment controls

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

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