Oakley to Head Operations at JS Fiber

Home Textiles Today Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 12/3/2010 3:25:07 AM

STATESVILLE, N.C. - JS Fiber has named Allen Oakley vp of operations.
     With over 30 years of operational management experience, Oakley began his career at Fieldcrest Mills, Inc. in Eden, N.C., where he eventually attained the position of executive vp of manufacturing and operations for the Pillowtex Corporation, which had acquired Fieldcrest. In this position, he supervised over 12,000 employees and more than 20 manufacturing sites throughout the United States.
     Prior to joining JS Fiber, Oakley provided management consulting for clients in Asia, USA, and Mexico focusing on process improvement, inventory reduction, improving efficiency, and cost reduction.
     "Allen has extensive experience in leading organizations through corporate change, restructuring, and growth. We are delighted to have someone with Allen's expertise join the team at JS Fiber," said Morris Long, ceo.