Weaving Department Manager - 1469

SP Associates; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Associates in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Weaving Manager to lead a high‑volume weaving department in a textile facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive air jet weaving experience and strong knowledge of warping and slashing operations.

You will manage daily operations, mentor supervisors, monitor metrics, drive Lean initiatives, and partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Planning to maximize uptime and throughput.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in textile manufacturing, preferably weaving.
• Strong hands-on experience with air jet weaving equipment.
• Working knowledge of warping and slashing processes.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot weaving production issues and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the weaving department to meet production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency goals.
• Provide technical leadership for air jet weaving operations, troubleshoot loom performance and defects, and optimize processes.
• Maintain understanding of warping and slashing to ensure loom performance and fabric quality.
• Lead supervisors and production staff, promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Monitor metrics like efficiency, downtime, waste, and quality; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Planning to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Investigate recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Mentor and develop employees, identifying future leadership talent.

Skills

Air jet weaving

Supervisory experience

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Air jet weaving equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Weaving Manager to lead the daily operations of a high-volume weaving department in a vertically integrated textile manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with air jet weaving and a strong working knowledge of warping and slashing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the weaving department to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency goals are met.


• Provide technical leadership for air jet weaving operations, including troubleshooting loom performance, fabric defects, and process optimization.


• Maintain a strong understanding of upstream processes, including warping and slashing, to ensure consistent loom performance and fabric quality.


• Lead supervisors, loom technicians, and production associates while promoting a culture of accountability and teamwork.


• Monitor production metrics, efficiency, downtime, waste, and quality performance; implement corrective actions when needed.


• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production Planning to maximize equipment uptime and throughput.


• Investigate recurring production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.


• Ensure compliance with safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.


• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.


• Train, mentor, and develop employees while identifying future leadership talent within the department.


• Participate in budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and capital improvement projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in textile manufacturing, preferably within a weaving operation.


• Strong hands‑on experience with air jet weaving equipment.


• Working knowledge of warping and slashing processes.


• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Proven ability to troubleshoot weaving production issues and improve operational performance.


• Experience leading teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.


• Proficiency using production metrics and performance data to drive improvements.