Production Manager

Role

Production Manager

New York City (Central), USA

We are recruiting for a talented Production Manager to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will be fashion obsessed with strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial spirit.

• Working in collaboration with the CEO, Buyers, Merchandisers and Designers.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the production calendar / time & action plan for all product lines, including sampling, approvals, bulk production, finishing, and delivery.
• Oversee factories overseas ensuring they meet quality, timeline, cost, and compliance expectations.
• Approve and manage budgets, costing negotiations and margin targets.
• Ensure tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, fit comments, and QC reports are correctly implemented and followed by factories.
• Conduct sample / fit / pre‑production reviews; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Forecast and manage risks: delays, material shortages, compliance or quality issues. Develop mitigation plans.
• Lead continuous improvements: cost reduction, efficiency in production, supplier performance, sustainability, waste reduction.
• Supervise junior production staff (coordinators, assistants) as applicable.
• Monitor and report on key metrics: production status, vendor performance, cost variances, delivery timelines, quality metrics.
• Ensure adherence to ethical, social, and environmental standards (e.g. labor laws, factory certifications, sustainable materials).
• Effectively coordinate the designers, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure efficient production scheduling and timely delivery of products.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality materials and production standards.
• Maintain quality control standards throughout the production process to ensure products meet all quality and safety requirements.
• Oversee production budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and production is completed and delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure production milestones and deadlines are met, addressing any delays or issues promptly.
• Oversee the creation and approval of production samples, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excesses.

• At least 5 years experienced in a similar role.
• An exceptional understanding of fashion demonstrating the ability to grow a business profitably.
• Strong product selection skills, combining data and knowledge/feel to select the right product for the right place.
• Strong analytical mind set and ability, with proven experience in an analytical role.
• To be able to problem solve & make decisive decisions.
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal & written skills, as well as demonstrating excellent relationship management skill.
• You have proven ability to build, lead and manage teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple deliverables with hard deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a fast‑paced, high growth environment.

Competitive