Production Manager

The Product Manager is responsible for establishing, developing and directing the production strategy for a product category and effectively directing the business relationships with finished product suppliers and our agents to leverage lower costs and reduced lead time without sacrificing quality. Position Responsibilities:• Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions• Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed• Work with Design and Technical Services teams to develop production ready samples for quarterly design presentations• Work closely with all vendors and agent offices to ensure that monthly production capacity is utilized and recommend appropriate action when issues arise• Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement and action plan for chase• Oversee, maintain and report cost, delivery and quality metrics and KPIs for finished goods• Ability to use cost data to develop tactical responses and strategies• Manage any required fabric reservation; Confirm fabric and trim with factories• Coordinate and lead weekly production meetings with factories and agents• Monitor production status of all programs by season• Track shipments from vendor to distribution center• Support costing process by creating and distributing packages, issuing spreadsheets for tracking and conducting cost negotiation• Analyze test, quality, delivery and cost reports, making recommendations and communicate exceptions to management and vendors• Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance. Approve lab dips, dye lots, washing effect, hand feel and shade bands and general flow of process• Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems and issues as appropriate• Develop relationships with mentors, peers, and all Productions channelsPosition Requirements:• 4-6 years of experience in apparel production management• Experience managing “Speed to market”/fast track orders from inception is a plus• Knowledge/understanding of fabrics and different garment wash processes that help problem solve production issues. Strong costing and negotiation skills a plus• Proficient: Microsoft Office, PLM a plus• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Demonstrates proactive problem solving skills• Use basic retail math needed to determine costs, margins and turn• Detail oriented with strong follow through - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects• Has a sense of urgency in managing time and while accomplishing tasks• Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals• Good people management/delegation skills and able to influence others• Travel may be required, based on business needs.• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.• Must have authorization to work in the United States