Careers

• Ensure operation of equipment to meet plant or department requirements.
• Able to identify issues and roadblocks before they become severe
• Troubleshoots to resolve basic to intermediate technical issues
• Diagnose and determine root causes of problems, make corrections, repair, or replace units as necessary.
• Discuss findings or results with department personnel, develop solutions to problems and provide a basis on which corrections are made.
• Make recommendations concerning changes to equipment, improvements or installations and upkeep based on findings.
• Performs more complex repair and PM independently on equipment
• Performs maintenance requirements as per preventative maintenance schedule.
• Assists in installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment.
• Advises supervisor of any areas of concern for machine performance
• Notifies supervisor of any deviation from process, operational quality, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality on machine performance.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment, determine type necessary, and repair machines using tools needed.
• Ability to use power drills, and saws, pullers, and hand tools.
• Electrical knowledge a plus
• Ability to determine kinds of equipment and tools required to do the job.
• A minimum of 2 trade skills such as welding, electrical, or machine lathe use
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience
• Knowledge of the English language, and ability to articulate technical issues and concerns.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of math, proficiency in arithmetic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with all levels within the organization, as an individual contributor and team player
• Assures complete and accurate communication to internal customers
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Flexibility to work on call schedule, including varying shifts.
• Forklift certification a plus.

• High School Diploma required. Vocational training and Associates Degree in a technical trade preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience required.
• Textile industry experiences a plus. Knowledge of carding, needling, finishing, blending, flat and rotary press preferred.

• Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day operations in the plant to meet and exceed budget/production goals by effectively allocating resources and maximizing the utilization of assets to produce optimal results.
• Balances production plan and staffing weekly to balance workload to customer demand.
• Ensures the proper training and development of employees in the knowledge and skills necessary for an efficient, safe, and flexible workforce
• Align department goals and initiatives with the strategic goals of the company and provide a clear sense of direction and focus to the employees.
• Ensure all employees are compliant with all safety requirements.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work procedures including quality standards (for materials, components & finished products) that are developed, followed, and updated.
• Develop systems and processes to track and optimize productivity and performance targets.
• Monitor operations and analyze data to trigger corrective actions and provide reports to senior management.
• Lead, coach, and mentor others through continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste. Ensure effective collaboration of problem-solving activities with engineering, maintenance, and production staff.
• Ensure processes surrounding inventory management and production control activities are in place and followed. The flow of product and information is planned, known, and followed.
• Through personal actions of integrity, ensures that there is a sense of passion, trust, dignity, and respect that inspires a culture of employee engagement and personal accountability.
• Facilitates and authorizes repairs or maintenance for production tools and equipment.
• Collaborates with purchasing department to verify, review, maintain, and report on materials and production inventories.
• Informs Sales and customer service of events that could impact on-time delivery.
• Effectively communicates in a timely manner with senior management the plans/results as well as the problems/opportunities

• BS in business or technical field preferred
• 5-10 years in managerial manufacturing or operations roles
• Demonstrated experience in Lean manufacturing
• Utilizes positive discipline to support behavior change and drive personal accountability in subordinates.
• Strong team building, decision making and people management skills.
• Strong commitment to employee development with coaching and mentoring.
• Textile industry experience a plus.