Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Management, Quality Metrics, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Textile Industry, Textile Manufacturing
A leading textile manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Night Shift Weaving Supervisor to lead operations within a fast-paced weave room environment. This position will oversee production, safety, quality, and employee performance during the night shift while supporting both legacy and modern weaving technologies.
The ideal candidate will have prior textile manufacturing leadership experience and strong technical knowledge of weaving operations, including air jet, water jet, and rapier looms. Experience working with both older and newer loom technology is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support weave room operations during the night shift
- Lead production teams to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are achieved
- Monitor loom performance, efficiency, downtime, and quality metrics
- Troubleshoot operational and mechanical issues within the weaving department
- Coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities across the shift
- Support employee training, coaching, and performance management
- Maintain compliance with safety policies and manufacturing procedures
- Work closely with maintenance and production management teams to minimize downtime
- Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
Qualifications
- Previous supervisory experience in textile manufacturing required
- Strong weave room experience preferred
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- Air jet looms
- Water jet looms
- Rapier looms
- Experience with Toyota loom systems strongly preferred
- Ability to work with both older and newer weaving technologies
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Stable work history and strong attendance record preferred
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Rotating 3/2/2 schedule
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $50,000 – $70,000 based on experience
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable manufacturing organization
Work Environment
- Industrial textile manufacturing environment
- Exposure to weaving equipment and manufacturing noise
- Extended standing and walking throughout production areas
- Fast-paced production setting requiring hands-on leadership