Plant Operations Manager

Global Textile Alliance, Inc.; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Textile Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead all facets of weaving, finishing, warehouse, quality, and maintenance, ensuring a safe, cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing environment.

This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on accountability to meet customer demand and drive continuous improvement. You will develop teams, implement Lean and preventive maintenance practices, monitor key metrics, and collaborate with planning, supply chain, and sales to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, preferably in textiles.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety, quality, maintenance, and production planning.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive measurable operational results.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations and set priorities aligned with demand and business goals.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, and performance targets.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to meet production needs.
• Monitor metrics: output, efficiency, downtime, scrap, labor, and equipment effectiveness.
• Develop teams with clear performance expectations.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer quality requirements.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Support capital planning and provide recommendations for investments.
• Develop talent and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as operational and quality contact for customers as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Safety & quality focus

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

Education

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

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.