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TWENTY2 WALLPAPER & TEXTILES · 1 day ago

Vice President of Operations

positionNaugatuck, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date8+ years exp

TWENTY2 is a women-led full service wallpaper and textiles partner, and they are seeking a hands-on, systems-minded Vice President of Operations. This role will oversee multiple departments, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation as the company scales.

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Hiring Manager
Jen Ryan, SHRM-CP, CIC
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Responsibilities

Department Leadership: Directly oversee and manage Production, Design, Shipping & Receiving, Facilities, Technology, and Human Resources
Culture and Team Development: Mentor and support high-performing teams. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus
Operational Excellence: Evaluate, analyze, and streamline workflows to remove bottlenecks, clarify priorities, reduce waste and increase capacity and efficiency
Process Improvement: Design and implement Lean systems that improve quality, reliability, and on-time excellence while maintaining flexibility for unanticipated, quick-turn projects
Data and Systems: Oversee ERP and operational tools (Odoo experience a plus). Use AI, automation, and data to track performance and guide decision-making, ensuring technology amplifies human craftsmanship while considering environmental impact and team dynamics
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with department heads to align goals, improve communication, and drive accountability
Financial & Capacity Planning: Partner with leadership to develop and manage budgets, capacity models, and key performance indicators
Continuous Improvement: Drive best practices in production management, Lean methodologies and process automation with measurable impact on cost, quality, delivery speed, and sustainability
Compliance & Safety: Cultivate a culture of safety and ensure compliance of internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, ISO, ANSI, NIOSH)

Qualification

Manufacturing operations leadershipERP systems implementationLean manufacturing principlesProcess improvementData analysisHigh accountabilityCommunicationTeam leadershipCollaboration

Required

8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations or a related field
Proven ability to lead multiple operational functions effectively
Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or related field
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and operational best practices
Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems
Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
Pragmatic and responsible approach to implementing AI and automation within operations
Demonstrated success leading process improvement and scaling operations
Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to influence across teams
Hands-on, decisive, and comfortable in a high-accountability, fast-moving environment

Preferred

Advanced degree a plus
Odoo experience a plus

Company

TWENTY2 WALLPAPER & TEXTILES

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Materially different. At TWENTY2 we transform artistic ideas into business opportunities.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Bantam, Connecticut, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://twenty2.net

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Kyra Hartnett
Co-Founder
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Robertson Hartnett
Co-Owner
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