What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at KROST?
About KROST
KROST is a New York-based contemporary menswear brand founded in 2018. Offering thoughtfully designed, luxury-quality garments at accessible prices, KROST has earned placement in top global retailers including Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdale’s, Revolve, Selfridges, and more. With a multi-channel business model spanning DTC, wholesale, off-price, and licensing, KROST is entering an exciting phase of global growth — and we’re looking for a skilled Production Manager to help scale our supply chain and operations accordingly.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Manager – Supply Chain & Operations to join our team. This role will be instrumental in overseeing the end-to-end supply chain and production process across all KROST product categories and distribution channels. This includes managing global factory relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining margin targets, handling costing & compliance, and optimizing internal workflows between design, development, logistics, and wholesale operations. The ideal candidate will report directly to the founder and be based at our office in New York, NY.
Key Responsibilities
The primary duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
● Production & Supply Chain Oversight
- Own and manage the full product lifecycle from development through bulk production and delivery.
- Coordinate with global factories (China, Portugal, Bangladesh, India) on POs, sampling, approvals, and timelines.
- Oversee tech pack handoff, fabric sourcing, MOQ negotiation, pricing confirmation, trims/accessory management, and lab dips.
- Track and enforce critical path deadlines for seasonal collections (core, contemporary, collaborations, off-price, licensing).
● Costing & Margin Optimization
- Partner with design and finance to achieve target margins across each channel (wholesale, DTC, off-price).
- Break down unit costing by material, labor, packaging, freight, and duty to maintain KROST’s value-driven positioning.
- Conduct landed cost calculations (DDP, FOB, tariff impact) and provide scenario modeling for factory selection.
● Logistics & Delivery
- Oversee production handoff to 3PLs (East & West Coast), ensuring timely ASN submission and retailer compliance.
- Coordinate shipping documents, booking instructions, carton dimensions, labels, barcodes, and routing guides.
- Maintain delivery accuracy and OTIF compliance across all accounts (Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdale’s, TJX, etc.).
● Vendor & Factory Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, mills, trim vendors, and manufacturers.
- Evaluate new factories for off-price and core basics expansion while ensuring quality control.
- Manage factory scorecards and conduct quarterly performance reviews.
● Cross-Functional Communication
- Act as the liaison between design, sales, finance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth seasonal execution.
- Support brand partnerships with aligned production calendars and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate on ethical sourcing, and compliance reporting.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Relevant academic background or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
Experience
- 5–7 years of experience in apparel production, supply chain, or sourcing (preferably across menswear or lifestyle brands). Proven track record managing international vendors and complex seasonal calendars.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of costing, garment construction, tech packs, and quality standards. Proficient in Excel, PLM systems, and production tracking tools. Familiar with international logistics, customs, duties, and 3PL coordination.
Soft Skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; thrives under deadlines. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-driven. A passion for fashion and alignment with the KROST brand ethos is a must.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with large wholesale accounts (Nordstrom, Saks, Revolve, etc.) and off-price retailers (TJX, Burlington, Ross).
Benefits and Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits plan, including:
● Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
● Annual Leave: Paid time off and seasonal early release Fridays
● Health Coverage: Medical Insurance
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a brief cover note via email samuel@krostnewyork.com & jordan@krostnewyork.com with the subject line: Production Manager Application – [Your Name].