Director of Global Import Production

Mad Engine Global, LLC.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mad Engine Global is seeking an experienced Director of Import Production to lead our global apparel production operations across an extensive network of overseas factories and vendors. This role oversees high-volume programs from development handoff through bulk production, international shipment, and final retail delivery.

Own production calendars, WIP & critical-path execution; oversee production through international shipment & retail delivery; drive costing, margins, landed cost & vendor

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive apparel production experience with import production.
• Direct experience managing high-volume apparel production for major retailers.
• 5+ years of people-management experience.
• Deep knowledge of garment construction, textiles, quality & compliance.
• Extensive experience working with overseas factories, vendors & agents.
• Strong costing, calendars, POs, WIP & vendor performance.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation & problem-solving skills.
• Experience with licensed apparel and global sourcing is valued.

Responsibilities

• Own production calendars, WIP & critical-path execution
• Oversee production through international shipment & retail delivery
• Drive costing, margins, landed cost & vendor performance
• Lead & develop Production Managers and Coordinators

Skills

Apparel production

Import production

Vendor management

Costing & landed cost

Leadership

Negotiation

Production calendars

Job description

Mad Engine Global is seeking an experienced Director of Import Production to lead our global apparel production operations across an extensive network of overseas factories and vendors. This role oversees high-volume programs from development handoff through bulk production, international shipment, and final retail delivery.

Own production calendars, WIP & critical-path execution; oversee production through international shipment & retail delivery; drive costing, margins, landed cost & vendor