What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Marc Fisher Footwear?
The Production Manager will play a key role within the Production Department, supporting the execution and growth of assigned footwear brands through strong operational leadership, strategic production management, and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production process, managing personnel, analyzing business trends, supporting margin initiatives, and driving on-time delivery performance in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, proactive, and comfortable making business-critical decisions while partnering closely with Sales, Design, Sourcing, Logistics, and overseas offices to support both operational execution and top-line growth opportunities.
This position reports to the Director of Production and is based out of our Greenwich, CT headquarters on a hybrid schedule (4 days in office / 1 day remote).
Responsibilities
- Manage domestic and international footwear production for assigned brands from order placement through final delivery
- Lead and develop Production Coordinators, ensuring strong execution, accountability, and communication across the team
- Analyze costing and support margin improvement initiatives through strategic negotiations and factory alignment
- Establish and communicate target costing to factories and trading offices
- Manage production scheduling and delivery execution to support customer requirements and business priorities
- Partner closely with Sales teams to review selling trends, identify chase opportunities, and support reorder business where factory capacity allows
- Provide weekly business trend analysis and reporting to Sales leadership and senior management
- Monitor factory capacity, production risks, and potential delivery issues while proactively developing solutions
- Communicate daily with internal departments and overseas offices regarding production status, costing, delivery changes, projections, and issue resolution
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Logistics, Customer Service, and Sales teams on product updates and business priorities
- Work closely with Logistics teams to support POE scheduling and inbound shipment management
- Prepare and maintain reporting tools including WAM/WIP reports, OTB reporting, and business tracking analysis
- Enter and manage domestic and international customer orders within ERP systems
- Attend FFANY market week meetings in NYC four times annually
- Support additional operational and strategic initiatives as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 5 years of experience in footwear production, sourcing, or supply chain management
- Strong knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes, costing, and production timelines
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, and data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Experience with BlueCherry ERP systems a plus
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and sense of accountability
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
- 401k Plan with company match
- 15 Paid Holidays
- 3pm Fridays
- 1pm Summer Fridays
- 15 PTO days (prorated based on start date)
- Company paid life insurance at 2x salary
- Employee Discount
- Commuter & Medical/Dependent Flex Spending Benefits
- Pet Insurance
Company Overview:
Established in 2005, Marc Fisher Footwear company is a leading full-service, product-driven fashion footwear company with knowledge and expertise in design, sales, sourcing, distribution and marketing – all with dedicated and strategic direction for each brand within the portfolio, which includes GUESS, G by Guess, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Earth, Calvin Klein, Hunter Boots, Rockport, Bandolino, indigo rd., Unisa, Kenneth Cole Men’s, and Easy Spirit along with the namesake brands – Marc Fisher and Marc Fisher LTD.
Our diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands – available domestically and internationally via wholesale and retail channels – consistently meets the widest range of consumers’ fashion footwear needs, from classic to contemporary, sport to dress, men’s to women’s. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with showrooms in New York City, Marc Fisher Footwear is sold worldwide through department stores, specialty stores and e-commerce channels.
Marc Fisher Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.