Job description
Operations / Production Manager (Nonwovens Manufacturing)
Charlotte, NC (Commutable from Shelby, Morganton, Lenoir, Lincolnton)
$100,000 - $120,000 + Bonus + Progression + Training + Medical + Dental + Vision + 401k
Are you a Production or Operations Manager from a nonwoven, fabrics, polymers background looking to lead a highly skilled production team? Are you looking to play a key role in ensuring all production targets are met?
On offer is an excellent opportunity to lead a 60-person production operation, develop two managers and four supervisors, and drive improvements across safety, quality and processes.
The company have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. Due to continued growth and internal development, they are now looking to add a strong Production Manager to their leadership team.
The role would suit someone with a manufacturing management background who has led production teams, coached supervisors/managers, and driven continuous improvement within a plant environment.
The Role:
- Lead and develop a 60-person production team, including 2 managers, 4 supervisors, and the maintenance group.
- Drive improvements across safety, quality, training, KPIs, processes, and production efficiency.
- Own daily production performance, implement Lean/5S initiatives, and support long-term operational growth.
The Candidate:
- Experienced manufacturing or production leader with strong people-management capability.
- Confident leading managers/supervisors and improving performance through coaching and structure.
- Motivated by ownership, process improvement, and long-term progression within a stable, growing manufacturer.
