VP of Manufacturing - Waterbury, VT

Job Summary:

As we continue to scale one of the fastest-growing apparel brands, we are seeking a VP of Manufacturing responsible for directing all activities associated with the production of Cabot Hosiery Mills products, including Operational Excellence, Engineering, Safety, Facilities, Production (knitting and finishing), Technicians, Quality and Training spread over three manufacturing locations in Northfield and Waterbury, Vermont.

The growth of the business demands a visionary leader in manufacturing who can visualize, develop, communicate, lead, and translate vision into strategy and execution.

This person will have a proven record of building winning cultures and must stand as a champion for line staff on the manufacturing floor, promoting safety and well-being.

Starting at $180,000 per year, based on experience.

The Company:

Founded in 1978, Cabot Hosiery Mills is an American manufacturer of premium socks with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit.

With a family of brands including Darn Tough Vermont, Wide Open, and Cabot & Sons, our mission is to make the world’s best socks, in Vermont, USA, and back them with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. We are family-owned, three generations strong, and have yet to produce our best sock.

Job Summary:

As we continue to scale one of the fastest-growing apparel brands, we are seeking a VP of Manufacturing responsible for directing all activities associated with the production of Cabot Hosiery Mills products, including Operational Excellence, Engineering, Safety, Facilities, Production (knitting and finishing), Technicians, Quality and Training spread over three manufacturing locations in Northfield and Waterbury, Vermont.

The growth of the business demands a visionary leader in manufacturing who can visualize, develop, communicate, lead, and translate vision into strategy and execution.

This person will have a proven record of building winning cultures and must stand as a champion for line staff on the manufacturing floor, promoting safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead manufacturing operations across all sites and shifts.



* Develop and implement forward thinking strategies for 3-5 year planning ensuring consistent and reliable product availability and meet the needs of the organization.



* Improve cost-effectiveness by enhancing workflow, reducing waste, and consistently assess practices, processes, and equipment to recommend changes to increase the performance and efficiency of the overall manufacturing process.



* Manage annual manufacturing budgeting and forecasting with a focus on product costs and overall margins.


* Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and regulatory standards.


* Achieve production schedules and continuously evaluate and develop manufacturing capabilities.



* Develop and maintain metrics used to track performance with a focus on accountability.


* Develop capacity planning tools and maintain...