Assistant Production Manager - Non Apparel

Madewell; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Job summary

Madewell is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support the development and production of handbags, jewelry and accessories at our New York headquarters. The role involves tracking approvals, managing lab dips, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely information flow and prototype readiness.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong garment knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 1 year of related field experience preferred.
• Basic garment knowledge required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support development and production process for handbags, jewelry and accessories.
• Track product approvals and lab dip submissions for timely transfer of information.
• Assist in collecting time and action information to follow the product development calendar.
• Monitor vendor work in process and shipping exceptions under supervision.
• Follow up with vendors on product specifics and updates.
• Communicate with related departments to ensure consistency with style profiles.
• Present prototype samples to customs officials for line review and approval.
• Maintain Development and Production reports with all dates for in-season accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Garment knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM software

Job description

## Assistant Production Manager - Non ApparelApply: New York, NY, USA (Headquarters): Full time: Posted Yesterday: 127801**Our Story**At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.**The Role + Purpose:*** Support the development and production process for our handbags, jewelry and accessories categories* Track product approval and lab dip submits to ensure transfer of internal and external information is attained accurately and in a timely manner* Assist in collecting time and action information to ensure adherence to the product development calendar* Monitor vendor work in process and shipping exception reports under direction of supervisor* Follow up with vendors and suppliers on all product specifics* Communicate with all related departments to ensue product details are consistent with the adopted style profiles* Present prototype samples to customs officials for line review and approval* Maintain the Product Development report to include all appropriate dates while updating for in-season accuracy. Assist with the maintenance of all Development and Production reports**Qualifications:*** Bachelors degree* 1 year of experience in a related field* Basic garment knowledge* Excellent written and verbal communication and follow up skills* Proficient in Microsoft Suite; experience with PLM preferred#LI-hybrid #LI-AN1We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.**Benefits + Perks*** **Health & Well-being -** Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.* **Associate Discount -**We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).* **Summer Fridays -**In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.* **Community Impact -**We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.* **Winter Break -**In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.Hourly Range: $22.98 - $26.49At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.