Weaving Department Manager - 1469

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# Weaving Department Manager - 1469 > SP Associates · Greenville, United States · — · Posted 2026-08-04 **Workplace:** on_site ## 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. ## Apply [Apply at SP Associates](https://apply.workable.com/sp-associates/j/2DB1747730/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)