Textile Specialist
talent edge recruitingEnterprise, AL
$75,000 - $78,000
APPLYTextile Specialist
talent edge recruitingEnterprise, ALSenior L5
$75,000 - $78,000
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsTextile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product MillsTextile and Fabric Finishing MillsBroadwoven Fabric Mills
APPLY NOWTextile Specialist / Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Geneva, AL (Onsite)
Join a growing specialty manufacturing organization that produces highly engineered fabrics used in life-safety, protective equipment, military, industrial, and technical applications. This is a unique opportunity to become a key member of a small, highly collaborative leadership team where you will gain exposure to every aspect of the manufacturing operation.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Manage purchasing activities for yarn and other raw materials
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes
- Audit incoming materials and ensure inventory accuracy
- Support fabric transfers between facilities and subcontractors
- Maintain inventory records and perform cycle counts
- Enter costing information and support month-end close activities
- Work closely with quality, manufacturing, and production teams
- Learn textile manufacturing processes, fabric construction, and product applications
- Serve as a key resource for internal teams regarding fabric specifications and material requirements
- Support government contract requirements and material traceability
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in textile manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, inventory control, planning, or related functions
- Understanding of textiles, fabrics, yarns, specifications, or quality processes
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Hands-on mindset and willingness to work on the plant floor
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a Textile Technologist, Buyer, Planner, Purchaser, or similar role
- Knowledge of fabric construction and textile end-use applications
- Quality Control experience within a textile manufacturing environment
- Military or defense-related manufacturing experience
Compensation & Benefits:
- $75,000 - $78,000 base salary
- Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees 401(k) with annual company contribution
- Paid Time Off11 Paid Holidays
- Hands-on training and professional development
- Long-term career growth opportunities
What You'll Love About This Opportunity:
- Direct mentorship from experienced manufacturing leaders
- Exposure to niche, highly technical textile products
- Opportunity to learn every aspect of the operation
- Clear path toward future leadership responsibilities
- Small-company environment where your contributions make an immediate impact
- Stable, established manufacturing organization with long-term growth plans
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$75,000 - $78,000
Location
Enterprise, AL
Occupation
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other
Industry
All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
Posted
8 days ago