Weaving Supervisor - Textiles

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Weaving Supervisor to lead the weaving function within a technical textile manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for maximising production efficiency, ensuring right-first-time quality, and maintaining compliance in the manufacture of high-specification fabrics.

Key Responsibilities

People Management

* Lead, coach, and develop a team of weaving operatives

* Manage shift performance, staffing levels, and absence

* Ensure training and competency across complex weaving operations

Production & Operations

* Oversee daily production against plan and customer specifications

* Optimise loom utilisation and minimise downtime/changeovers

* Maintain full traceability of materials and production records

* Identify and resolve production issues and bottlenecks

Continuous Improvement

* Drive efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and cost control

* Implement Lean methodologies (5S, standard work, root cause analysis)

* Monitor KPIs including OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime

Quality & Compliance

* Ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality standards

* Support non-conformance investigations and corrective actions

* Maintain audit readiness and compliance (e.g. ISO 9001)

Cross-Functional Working

* Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and suppliers

* Support new product introduction and process improvements

Ideal Skills & Experience Required

* Supervisory experience within technical textiles or high-spec manufacturing

* Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and traceability

* Experience improving production efficiency and process performance

* Strong leadership and communication skills

* Data-driven approach to performance management

Desirable Skills

* Experience in aerospace, defence, or medical sectors

* Knowledge of weaving technologies (rapier, air-jet looms)

* Experience with advanced fibres (carbon, aramid, glass, UHMWPE)

* Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

* ERP/MES system experience

Personal Attributes

High attention to detail, Hands-on leadership style, Problem-solving mindset, Resilient under pressure, Strong integrity and commitment to quality.

If you’re an experienced supervisor looking to progress within a specialist manufacturing environment, apply today