Manufacturing Manager - Griege Dept.

JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina.

Position Summary

The Greige Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Preparation and Weaving manufacturing areas, with a strong focus on safety, quality, cost control, and production efficiency. This role ensures operational excellence, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and develops team members for future growth.

Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Lead all manufacturing initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and production.
• Oversee daily operations within the Greige (Preparation/Weaving) areas and support associates as needed.
• Assist with production planning, scheduling, and optimizing process flow.
• Collaborate with other department managers to ensure seamless operational continuity.
• Support and participate in capital projects as required.
• Provide weekly performance and operational reports.

Cost Management

• Control and monitor all cost factors including labor, supplies, repairs, waste, and overtime.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or quality.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain thorough knowledge of the facility safety plan and enforce all policies and procedures.
• Develop and sustain an effective departmental safety program.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with Shift Supports regarding safety and loss prevention.
• Monitor and ensure supervisory staff are fulfilling safety responsibilities.
• Review accident investigations to ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are properly executed.
• Ensure safety inspections, unsafe act observations, and corrective actions are completed effectively.
• Track and evaluate safety performance metrics and take corrective action as needed.
• Conduct annual safety performance reviews for Shift Supports and report results to management.
• Investigate all workplace incidents and ensure timely resolution.
• Verify completion of ergonomic analyses, safety audits, and EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) requirements.
• Ensure all equipment safety checks, including E-Stops, are completed on schedule.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize statistical analysis tools to review operational data and drive improvements.
• Ensure all audit findings are addressed and resolved within required timelines.
• Approve corrective action requests prior to implementation.

Team Leadership & Development

• Oversee training and development of associates to prepare them for future advancement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to Shift Supports and team members.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Visit customers as needed to address concerns and maintain strong relationships.
• Work closely with corporate functions to achieve plant-wide goals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.