Production Manager – Embroidery & Sewing Operations

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.