Production Manager

Dynamic apparel company seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven Production Manager to join the team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production process to ensure products are manufactured on time, and according to our quality standards. This role manages factory execution, production timelines, vendor communication, and cross-functional coordination between sourcing, merchandising, technical design, raw materials, and QA. Experience in apparel manufacturing required. Experience working with major retailers such as Walmart and Sam's Club preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Execution

• Manage seasonal production calendars and ensure all milestones are achieved
• Oversee WIP tracking, production status, and shipment execution
• Ensure timely execution from PO issuance through final shipment
• Identify and resolve production delays, bottlenecks, and risk areas proactively

Factory & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for factories regarding production status and execution
• Build strong relationships with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners
• Conduct regular production meetings with factories to review timelines, approvals, and shipment readiness
• Evaluate factory performance based on quality, delivery, compliance, and responsiveness

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner closely with Raw Materials team on fabric/trims readiness, Technical Design on fit/sample approvals, QA/Compliance on inspections and corrective actions, Logistics team on booking and shipping schedules and Merchandising/Sales teams on customer priorities and delivery expectations
• Escalate issues and provide solutions to leadership in a timely manner

Timeline & Critical Path Management

• Maintain and update T&A calendars and WIP reports
• Ensure approvals, testing, lab dips, fabrics, trims, and bulk production stay on schedule
• Drive accountability internally and externally to hit customer ship dates

Quality & Compliance

• Work closely with QA teams to maintain product quality standards
• Support CAPA implementation and factory improvement initiatives
• Ensure factories comply with customer requirements and company standards

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare weekly production status reports and KPI dashboards
• Track on-time delivery, quality metrics, factory performance, and production efficiency
• Analyze data to improve operational performance and reduce risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Production, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred
• 5–10 years of production management experience in apparel or consumer goods
• Strong knowledge of global manufacturing and sourcing operations
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendors
• Strong understanding of production timelines, garment construction, fabrics, and trims
• Proficiency in Excel and production tracking tools
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing production across multiple countries and regions
• Familiarity with compliance programs, AQL standards, and factory audits
• Experience using PLM systems and production KPI dashboards

Excellent benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.