Textile Specialist
Geneva, ALFull-time$75–78K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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The Textile Specialist role in Geneva, AL supports a specialty manufacturing team by managing purchasing, inventory, and quality processes for engineered fabrics. The position offers hands‑on plant floor work, collaboration with production and quality teams, and exposure to government contract requirements and fabric technology.
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Textile 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 Off
- 11 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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