Product - Senior Manager/Manager, Production

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager, Production to oversee production processes and ensure high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in apparel production and strong negotiation skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a range of employee perks, including fitness and wellness programs.

Benefits

Product Discount

Private in-house dining

On-site fitness studio

Virtual wellness resources

Aspirational workplace

Additional amenities like bike rooms

Various self-care and medical care perks

Qualifications

• Proven skills and experience in production timelines and costing negotiation.
• Commitment to learn Aritzia's Values and Leadership principles.
• Ability to collaborate fluently with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily function of the production department.
• Ensure world-class execution of product delivery.
• Negotiate production lead-times and margins.

Skills

Apparel and accessories production

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Production Department is to manufacture world-class product that delivers on our Everyday Luxury promise.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing, and our Production team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the team responsible for delivering finished goods that achieve Aritzia’s objectives for high quality products, timely delivery, and competitive costing. As the Senior Manager/Manager, Production, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and upholding the Creative Design vision through production, ensuring precise allocation, strategic negotiation, and seamless execution. With people at the heart of everything you do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia — while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Manager/Manager, Production, you will:

• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience
• Partner with Technical Development to develop the highest quality product in alignment with the creative vision & defined standards, using industry leading practices
• Contribute to establishing the approach for world-class leather goods production at Aritzia
• Understand our assortment & business to build a production plan that accelerates Aritzia’s growth
• Negotiate the best possible production lead-times without compromising quality
• Negotiate the best possible production margins without compromising quality or lead-times
• Ensure world-class execution, delivering high quality, timely, and cost-effective products

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Manager/Manager, Production, has:

• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in apparel and accessories production and product component timeline and costing negotiation
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.