Manufacturing Manager, Textiles

Velcro USA Inc.; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Somersworth, New Hampshire, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager responsible for overseeing daily operations to ensure safety, productivity, and quality standards. This role will focus on managing staff, optimizing processes, and leading initiatives for continuous improvement. Candidates should have a BS degree and a minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package promoting employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to motivate, train, and develop manufacturing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, productivity, and quality standards.
• Drive lean manufacturing and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement cross-training and contingency plans.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

BS degree in Business, Engineering, or technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle (ERP)

Job description

Overview

Velcro Companies — It\'s a great time to join Velcro Companies!

The position is responsible for managing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, productivity, efficiency, material utilization, on-time delivery, and quality standards while managing staff and production schedules. The role focuses on leading, coordinating, and aligning operational resources around employee safety, product quality, order delivery, cycle time, productivity, and material utilization to achieve company goals.

Responsibilities

• Promote and drive implementation and adherence to all safety protocols and regulations across the site, taking proactive actions to reduce exposure and promote a safety culture among all employees.
• Ensure manufacturing capabilities and performance meet or exceed industry and customer requirements for cost, volume, quality, and responsiveness.
• Manage workforce to support changing demands. Develop, implement, and optimize cross-training and labor shortage contingency plans within and across value streams.
• Develop quantitative and strategic action plans and metrics that support safety, quality, delivery, and service level improvements.
• Manage staff with emphasis on accountability and effectiveness; set performance objective goals for direct reports aligned with plant objectives.
• Identify training needs, initiate staff development, and recommend effective personnel actions; mentor and lead employees with a hands-on approach.
• Lead change management and improvement initiatives to ensure employee engagement and understanding.
• Drive lean manufacturing and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce cost of goods sold and enhance business profitability.
• Utilize data and established metrics to identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Align manufacturing work systems and management practices with established best practices and company global manufacturing standards.
• Provide operational support to the plant\'s leadership teams and operational support resource teams.
• Ensure policies and procedures are well understood and adhered to by all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Engineering, or technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, with demonstrated experience applying them to drive operational excellence. Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Strategy Deployment methodology.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization.
• Proven ability to motivate, train, and develop skill sets for manufacturing supervision, manufacturing technical resources, and manufacturing production staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to make timely decisions and effectively influence decision-making.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced organization with optimism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Oracle (ERP), SPC programs, etc.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other company locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plastics and extrusion operations, as well as discrete and discontinuous manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading the definition and implementation of automation strategies/solutions to enhance productivity per person.

Safety, Benefits, and Company Commitment

Our commitment to safety and employee well-being: We foster a culture where people thrive — safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. Velcro USA Inc. is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time off to meet diverse needs. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for personal and professional development.

Safety: Safety is a core value and essential to every role. We maintain a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind. Employees complete required safety training, use PPE, report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined spaces. We foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, wellness and incentive programs, life insurance, disability coverage, travel insurance, voluntary insurance options, EAP.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.

Time-Off Benefits: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and holidays.

Other Benefits and Programs: Tuition reimbursement, financial wellness programs, employee recognition, resource groups, charitable or educational matching gifts, and referral programs.

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type in accordance with applicable laws.