Plant Operations Manager

Global Textile Alliance, Inc.; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Textile Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations in Reidsville, NC, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effective manufacturing performance.

You will supervise Weaving, Finishing, Warehouse, Quality, and Maintenance while driving continuous improvement and employee development. This role requires 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in textiles, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of improving productivity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in textile, upholstery, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety, quality, maintenance, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations and establish priorities aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to meet production requirements.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics including output, efficiency, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and equipment effectiveness.
• Develop and hold teams accountable to clear performance expectations.
• Lead quality improvement efforts, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer quality requirements.
• Develop proactive preventive and predictive maintenance practices to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving process flow, and increasing productivity.
• Support capital planning and provide operational recommendations for equipment and facility investments.
• Develop talent, strengthen teamwork, and build a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key operational and quality contact for customers as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS

Job description

Position Overview

The Plant Operations Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing performance. This role oversees key functions including Weaving, Finishing, Warehouse, Quality, and Maintenance while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations and establish priorities aligned with customer demand and business objectives.


• Drive safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, and operational performance.


• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to meet production requirements.


• Monitor key manufacturing metrics including output, efficiency, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and equipment effectiveness.


• Develop and hold teams accountable to clear performance expectations.


• Lead quality improvement efforts, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer quality requirements.


• Develop proactive preventive and predictive maintenance practices to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.


• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving process flow, and increasing productivity.


• Support capital planning and provide operational recommendations for equipment and facility investments.


• Develop talent, strengthen teamwork, and build a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.


• Serve as a key operational and quality contact for customers as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.


• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in textile, upholstery, or a related industry.


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety, quality, maintenance, and production planning.


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive measurable operational results.


• Strong communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience/certification.


• Experience developing preventive or predictive maintenance programs.


• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Onsite in Reidsville, North Carolina, with domestic and international travel as needed.


• Combination of professional office and manufacturing plant environments.


• Must comply with all company safety policies and facility requirements.