VF Corporation

Manager, Denim Wash Laundry & Wash Development

VF Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Greensboro, NC 27406In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of hands-on experience in denim finishes using various techniques.
  • 10 years of experience with dyes, chemicals, and industrial laundry equipment.
  • 8 years in product development or creation within denim/textile manufacturing.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience in denim or garment wash operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the laundry operations team with technical expertise in laundry processes.
  • Create and execute prototype garments and new designs to enhance the brand.
  • Encourage team innovation and skill development to showcase creative products.
  • Maintain a schedule for timely experiment execution and aesthetic development.
  • Provide leadership and training to enhance technician skills on wash processes and safety standards.
  • Manage wash development projects ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Collaborate with design teams to align wash collections with market trends.
  • Experiment with sustainable technologies for denim finishing improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program for employee and family needs.
  • Resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
  • Apparel discounts for employees.
  • Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible new parents.
  • Flexible Fridays to promote work-life balance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for educational advancement.
Full Job Description
Job Posting:

KONTOOR EXTERNAL WEBSITE - JOB POSTING

Kontoor US, LLC: Manager, Denim Wash Laundry & Wash Development - Greensboro, North Carolina

DUTIES:
  • Lead laundry operations team, using technical background to understand laundry operations and research current trends
  • Create and execute physical wash prototype garments and new aesthetics critical to the development of the brand and the business
  • Encourage team to explore new techniques and skill sets, create newness and showcase talent through product collections
  • Maintain schedule for on time execution of experiments and aesthetic development
  • Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to laundry technicians, building their skills in wash processes, chemical handling, equipment usage, safety, and quality standards.
  • Foster an open, inclusive, and innovative work environment that encourages ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage end-to-end wash development projects, ensuring on-time delivery, accuracy, and replication feasibility in bulk production.
  • Partner with design and product development engineers to research and execute seasonal and non-seasonal wash collections that reflect market trends and creative direction.
  • Experiment with advanced technologies such as ozone, laser, waterless enzyme treatments, and eco-friendly chemicals to develop sustainable and commercially viable finishes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of recipes, processes, timelines, and decisions; monthly updates, and annual reports for stakeholders.
  • Set performance goals for associates, evaluate progress, and provide mentorship to support professional development and succession planning.
  • Act as liaison with U.S. design teams and vendor partners across Asia and East Africa, ensuring creative concepts are executed accurately and efficiently.
  • Support continuous innovation by eliminating hazardous practices (e.g., PP spray, chlorine use) and replacing them with sustainable alternatives.
  • Strengthen and leverage business relationship with our design partners and product development teams to foster development growth in the Service Support Center (SSC) development laundry.
  • Maintain an open, inclusive, and inspirational work environment that encourages ownership of the process.
  • Lead and champion the established vision and direction of Denim Wash Development department.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10 years hands-on experience designing and executing aesthetic and functional finishes on denim, utilizing vintage to modern techniques.
  • 10 years of experience with dyes, chemicals, and industrial laundry equipment used in denim and garment finishing.
  • 8 years of experience with product development or product creation within a denim or textile manufacturing environment.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience managing production or technical teams in a denim or garment wash operation


LOCATION: 1421 South Elm-Eugene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406

Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

About VF Corporation

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company that designs, manufactures, and distributes superior-high-quality products that look good and fit properly, allowing people all over the world to express themselves freely and confidently. It was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Learn more about VF Corporation
Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$165.4 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$8 billion
NASDAQ
KTB
* Ladders Estimates

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