Job Description

Business Unit Manager – Cut & Sew

Springfield, MA Area Are you ready to join a growing manufacturing organization where you can lead operations, drive production

performance, and build high-performing teams? We are seeking a Business Unit Manager

– Cut & Sew to oversee the industrial cut and sew product line, ensuring production

, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction while leading daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment. SummaryThe Business Unit Manager

is responsible for the overall performance of the industrial cut and sew product line, including manufacturing operations, production

planning, quality, labor management, inventory, customer management, cost control, profitability, and continuous improvement. This role provides leadership to hourly manufacturing employees while ensuring production

, quality, and business objectives are achieved.Responsibilities- Lead all operations for the industrial cut and sew product line.

• Oversee manufacturing line setup, production, and daily operations.

• Manage production, quality, cost control, profitability, and budget performance.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop hourly manufacturing employees.

• Ensure production and quality goals are achieved in accordance with the plant business plan.

• Manage inventory, material flow, and customer relationships.

• Source equipment for the dedicated manufacturing operation.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications- Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in an industrial cut and sew manufacturing environment.

• Experience programming and operating CNC textile cutting equipment.

• Experience with single and twin needle sewing equipment.

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

• Ability to read customer drawings and develop Bills of Material (BOMs).

• Experience with industrial textile sourcing and material management.

• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of plastics, thermoforming, and cut and sew manufacturing required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education- Textile Engineering degree or equivalent textile manufacturing background preferred.

Salary$65K - $85K