Technician / Weaving Leader

Job Description:

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Manage the team (warping, weaving reed, and weaving) and manage all production processes (starting from the receipt of manufacturing files) within the respect of costs, deadlines, quality, and safety standards to satisfy customers.

2. HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL RELATIONS:

• Hierarchical link: Site Operations Director

• Internal functional links: All site departments and the Technician / Weaving Leader in France

• External relations: None

3. MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Manage his team (workload, versatility, safety, working conditions, and training)

• Oversee the workshop and take all necessary actions to achieve objectives (cost, deadline, quality)

• Ensure the availability of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and small consumables, and replenish them when necessary

• Warn in case of potential failure to meet objectives (cost, deadline, quality) and propose solutions to address these issues in the best interest of stakeholders

• Provide technical support and solutions as an expert in the field to anyone who requests it

• Be an active participant from the definition stage to the implementation of improvement actions (process, products, organization) in your shopfloor

• Define manufacturing deadlines for stakeholders

• Create operating procedures and train your staff

4. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LATITUDE OF ACTION:

• Has full latitude to carry out the mission within their scope

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to manufacturing deadlines, quality, quantity, and safety standards

• Adhere to the company’s ethical charter

• Be an active participant in ensuring the company’s safety: Everyone is responsible

• Propose improvements for the process

• Provide regular and effective reporting to their manager and stakeholders

• Ensure records of quality tracking system

5. REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to lead and manage a team

• Basic knowledge of an ERP system and Excel

• In-depth knowledge of weaving techniques

• Knowledge of machine maintenance procedures in their sector (loom)

• Ability to transfer knowledge within the sector

• Proficiency in using appropriate measurement tools

• Dexterity in handling and knotting wire and good visual acuity