What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager, Woman's Wholesale Apparel position at Premier Brands Group Holdings?
The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent!
We are currently seeking a Production Manager. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Work with and cultivate relationships with all cross functional teams (sales, planning, tech, fabric, design/product development, overseas vendors/factory agents and offices)
- Manage the activities of the production team adjusting to changing priorities
- Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
- Monitor and adhere to the established Time and Action Calendar
- Daily communication with overseas and internal departments to resolve issues that could affect deliveries
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the production department
- Address logistical concerns with internal departments and overseas office, vendors, agents
- Keep senior production team updated on issues that could impact quality and or delivery
- Communicate with all internal and external departments on issues that could affect production calendar
- Partner with sales regarding delivery extensions as needed
- Provide guidance and leadership to production associates
- Assess and communicate core job responsibilities to direct reports
- Mentor associates to enhance their growth
- Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
- Create memos on shortages and overages
- Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design
- Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendors
- Review and approve shipment extensions.
- Approve vessel bookings with Import department