Knitting Manager - Jordan

THE COMPANY

Tefron is a global B2B manufacturing company operating in a complex industrial environment, with a strong focus on operational excellence, efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

 

THE ROLE

Knitting Manager for Jordan siteReporting to: Fabric Manager

The Knitting Manager is a senior operational role responsible for managing the knitting hall and leading large production teams.

The role focuses on achieving high efficiency, meeting production targets, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe, organized, and motivated working environment.

 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

Main Goals

• Managing and leading the knitting team.
• Optimizing knitting efficiency and production output.
• Ensuring product quality and compliance with standards.
• Meeting production plans and delivery schedules.

 

Operational Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Full responsibility for executing production plans and meeting schedules.
• Direct accountability for production KPIs, including efficiency, utilization, downtime, and output.
• Identification and management of bottlenecks; execution of improvement actions (continuous improvement / OUS) according to plan and minimal lead time.
• Close interface with TPI, development teams, factory functions, and relevant stakeholders.
• Responsibility for knitting hall operations, including order, cleanliness, and proper functioning.

People Management

• Managing a large workforce (approximately 250 employees), including shift managers and section supervisors.
• Ensuring proper staffing, task allocation, and cross-functional support.
• Responsibility for employee training, professional development, motivation, and well-being.
• Enforcing discipline, work procedures, and professional conduct.
• Creating a motivated, engaged, and high-performing team culture.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensuring product quality and adherence to work instructions and procedures.
• Full responsibility for employee safety during work activities.
• Conducting safety trainings and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, work regulations, and safety procedures.

Warehouses & Interfaces

• Overall responsibility for the yarn (wire) warehouse, including supervision of warehouse managers.
• Responsibility for Leonard manager and privacy warehouse, including oversight of operations and performance.
• Ensuring proper inventory management, availability of materials, and coordination with production needs.

 

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of knitting and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Experience

• Proven experience in managing knitting operations in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of knitting machines and production processes.
• Experience managing large production teams.
• Strong operational background with measurable results in efficiency and productivity.

Personal & Leadership Skills

• Ability to manage a large workforce in a demanding environment.
• Strong technical orientation and operational mindset.
• High level of responsibility, independence, and initiative.
• Charisma, assertiveness, and strong leadership presence.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Creative thinking with the ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to perform under pressure and in stressful situations.