Manufacturing Manager - Textiles - Dover, NH

Manufacturing ManagerLead daily manufacturing operations across production areas. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and compliance standards. Ensure manufacturing performance meets cost, quality, delivery, and volume goals. Manage workforce planning to support changing customer demand. Develop cross-training and labor contingency plans. Establish performance metrics and action plans to improve operations. Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability. Utilize operational data and KPIs to drive decision-making. Lead change management and employee engagement efforts. Develop and mentor supervisors, technical staff, and production employees. Improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and material utilization. Align operations with corporate manufacturing standards and best practices. Support plant leadership and cross-functional operational initiatives. Ensure policies, procedures, and work instructions are followed consistently.A successful Manufacturing Manager should have: BS in Business, Engineering, or a technical discipline. 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Strong background in high-volume manufacturing operations. Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Knowledge of Strategy Deployment methodologies. Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills. Experience driving operational performance through KPIs and analytics. Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with plastics, extrusion, or automated manufacturing preferred. Experience implementing automation strategies is a plus.Leadership role with a globally recognized manufacturing organization. Strong culture focused on safety, employee development, and continuous improvement. Opportunity to influence operational strategy and plant performance. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage. 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Generous paid time off, parental leave, and company holidays. Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential.