Production Manager – Embroidery & Textile Manufacturing

  • Dover, New Jersey, United States
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 51,000-60,000 USD / Year

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all daily sewing, embroidery, and finishing operations within a high‑volume textile manufacturing environment. This role leads a 20+ person production team, ensures quality and on‑time delivery, and drives continuous improvement across assembly, embroidery, and material flow.


Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance


Responsibilities:

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
  • Lead daily production operations across sewing, embroidery, and finishing lines.
  • Manage, train, and develop a team of 20+ production employees in a hands‑on environment.
  • Partner with Customer Service and Sales to resolve quality issues and improve order accuracy.
  • Track production output, quality metrics, and labor efficiency to support continuous improvement.
  • Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer deadlines and prevent bottlenecks.
  • Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages through planning and coordination.
  • Serve as the subject‑matter expert for flag/banner assembly, embroidery setup, and finishing processes.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

  • All education levels considered.
  • Bilingual – English & Spanish (required for floor communication)
  • Ability to troubleshoot embroidery/sewing quality issues and guide operators.
  • 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.
  • Experience managing 20+ production employees in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • 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.