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Production Manager – Embroidery & Sewing Operations

Confidential Recruiting Partners

Dover, New Jersey

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Clothes Making, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Materials Tracking, Multilingual, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Quality Metrics, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Team Lead/Manager, Textile Manufacturing, Time Management
LOCATION
Dover, New Jersey
POSTED
2 days ago

Our client is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily sewing, embroidery, and finishing operations within a high‑volume textile manufacturing environment. This role oversees a 20+ person production team, ensures quality and on‑time delivery, and drives continuous improvement across assembly, embroidery, and material‑flow processes. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong experience in embroidery or sewn‑product manufacturing and the ability to maintain consistent standards in a fast‑paced environment.


Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance


Responsibilities:

  • Additional Duties: Perform other production‑related tasks as assigned.
  • Team Management: Lead, train, schedule, and develop a team of 20+ production employees.
  • Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
  • Material Flow & Inventory Coordination: Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages.
  • Daily Production Leadership: Oversee sewing, embroidery, and finishing operations to meet production goals.
  • Technical Expertise: Serve as subject‑matter expert for embroidery setup, sewing quality, and finishing processes.
  • Continuous Improvement: Track output, quality metrics, and labor efficiency to support ongoing process improvements.
  • Production Planning: Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer deadlines and prevent bottlenecks.
  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Customer Service and Sales to resolve quality issues and improve order accuracy.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

  • All education levels considered.
  • Bilingual English & Spanish (required for floor communication)
  • Ability to troubleshoot embroidery/sewing quality issues and guide operators.
  • Experience managing 20+ production employees in a hands‑on environment.
  • Strong skills in production planning, scheduling, and material‑flow management.
  • Direct experience in the embroidery industry (machine embroidery, sewing, finishing)
  • 5+ years of production leadership in textiles, embroidery, or sewn‑product manufacturing.

Preferred Skills:

  • Exposure to Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience with flags, banners, or large‑format textile finishing.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems or shop‑floor scheduling tools.

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