Production Manager

Production Manager:

The responsibilities include, but not limited to: (see responsibility chart)

Pre Production & Inventory Distribution:

Create & maintain an annual pre production and production calendar to assure that all line openings are on time and all production is delivered on time.

• Work closely with Design, Fabric purchasing, Merchandising, Customer Service and Finance so that there is clear communication and essential knowledge is available to all.
• Place all Fabric PO”s and keep the Fabric tracking chart up to date. Make sure all fabric is delivered on time and that all parties are informed of fabric delays.
• Keep track of fabric utilization, yields (Style/Yield chart) and Fabric Oh Hand
• Make sure Fabric On Hand and production reports are timely and correct
• Do seasonal sales analysis for all Essential Fabrics to determine how much fabric should be bought
• Develop with CEO and keep track of the Buy Plan for each Season.
• Prepare analysis for determining how much to cut in total and by size.
• Manage the seasonal patternmaking and production schedules and distribute to merchandising, production and the CEO
• Oversee and submit patterns for grading and marking.
• Make sure that all special samples for photo shoots, special production for clients are done on time.
• Determine where all production will be sent, i.e. to the stores or travel lines or warehouse.( by size, color, style)
• Assort travel lines so that all styles, colors and sizes are represented

Production:

• Create & maintain an annual pre-production and production calendar to assure that all line openings are on time and all production is delivered on time.
• Keep track of the Buy Plan for each Season.
• Inspect and review all fabric prior to cutting including doing shrinkage and skewing, and pilling or any other relevant tests.
• Source new factories and cutting rooms and review current factories to assure that the company has adequate production capacity
• Enter WIP into the system and then when production is delivered, make sure it is received into the proper location.
• Negotiate all production costs and create cost sheets with recommended retail prices.
• Work closely with Design, Fabric purchasing, Merchandising, Customer Service and Finance so that there is clear communication and essential knowledge is available to all.
• Create & Maintain Quality Control systems, records and reports
• Accountable for overall quality of the product.
• Prepare list before production of all special points to watch for and train factories.
• Schedule garments into the best factory and determine factory loading
• Visit domestic contractors to ensure quality standards are upheld and delivery schedules are met
• Investigate and address quality issues in a timely manner. Manage customer complaints and investigate root causes
• Sourcing in Asia for knitwear and or other categories.

Management:

• Hire, train and build a strong staff in production while staying within budget.
• Expert use of Excel for production reports and our Aria operating system
• Communicate with and oversee relationship with warehouse.

Requirements:

• Must know how to spec a garment.
• Have experience with tailored suiting and knowledge of tech design for tailored suiting.
• Understand pattern making; experience giving direction to pattern makers on making corrections.
• Quality Control with factories.

Salary is 150K - 175K