Job Description
Our client is working filling a role for a Production Manager role with a top company that works on knits, underwear, sleep, loungewear, socks. Your focus will be on underwear for men's and some kids and women's. This role is also 5 days a week onsite most weeks in their midtown office.
Responsibilities:
- Perform competitive research; continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and report on applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction; identify significant innovations and share with supervisors in Production and partners in Merchandising and Design on regular basis; maintain archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production
- Create approved vendor matrix, with costing and production capacity portfolio
- Assist in negotiations on pricing to ensure profitability; enter final buys; track production from first samples to final deliveries; advise Sr. Manager and Director of non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors; coordinate customs classification coordination with Imports
- Partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, in context of larger assortment and cost structure; set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar
- Follow and enforce production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; attend all fits and work closely with Product Development to ensure on-time approvals; execute quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions; adhere to and enforce production standards set
- Troubleshoot quality and technical issues with factories, mills, vendors and team(s); execute efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
- Advise management on capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; contribute accurate information for costing models; advise Production Director on commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production space
- Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria
- Coordinate interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors
- Perform special projects as assigned
- Travel to factories and international trade shows, where appropriate
- Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
- Attract, develop and retain talent
- Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals
Required Qualifications:- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
- Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design
- Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in apparel production and sourcing; relevant experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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