Senior Production Manager | Dresses

Senior Production Manager | Dresses

G-III Apparel Group

Department: Production

Brand/Product Focus: Dresses

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

About G-III Apparel Group | www.g-iii.com

G-III Apparel Group is a global leader in fashion design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. With a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands, G-III brings trend-driven product to market with speed, scale, and operational excellence. Our entrepreneurial culture, deep global sourcing network, and commitment to quality enable us to deliver premium fashion across categories and channels.

Position Summary

The Senior Production Manager oversees end-to-end production operations for the Dresses business. This role is responsible for driving production excellence across development, bulk production, and delivery while ensuring margin integrity, quality standards, and on-time execution. Partnering closely with Design, Technical Design, Fabric, Merchandising, Sales, Logistics, and Global Sourcing teams, the Senior Production Manager plays a critical leadership role in delivering product that reflects our Dresses brands’ elevated aesthetic and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management & Cost Control

• Lead and negotiate FOB garment costing with overseas offices and direct vendors.
• Monitor and manage production costs to meet or exceed margin targets.
• Partner with Design and Merchandising to develop cost-effective solutions for margin-sensitive styles without compromising quality or brand standards.
• Confirm seasonal costing, delivery calendars, and production feasibility across all styles.

Purchase Order & Production Execution

• Issue purchase orders and oversee production from order placement through final delivery.
• Track production status and proactively address potential risks to timing or execution.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Buying teams to manage production delays and delivery adjustments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Design, Technical Design, and Fabric teams throughout development and production.
• Maintain daily communication with Logistics teams regarding air and ocean freight planning.
• Partner with Quality Control teams to resolve production or quality issues.
• Support Sales teams with production projections, minimums, delivery timelines, and sample needs.

Operational Oversight

• Maintain detailed production tracking, reporting, and analysis using Excel and internal systems.
• Ensure compliance with garment testing, labeling, and regulatory standards.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost control, and production workflows.

Qualifications:

Experience & Education

• 8-10 years of experience in overseas production management within the apparel industry.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary dresses category and production processes preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced expertise in garment costing, vendor negotiation, and margin management.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric testing, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze cost breakdowns and accurately estimate pricing.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems proficiency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with proven cross-functional leadership ability.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

Salary:

The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 annually.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

www.g-iii.com

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.