Global Apparel Production Lead

Garan Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Garan Incorporated is seeking a Production Manager to oversee end-to-end production, ensuring alignment with design, merchandising, sourcing, and QA requirements while driving efficiency across multiple cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes coordinating with overseas factories, managing schedules, and maintaining rigorous quality and compliance standards throughout the production cycle. Travel may be required to support global programs.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in production management or apparel manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, sewing operations, fabric behavior, and costing fundamentals.
• Experience with overseas factories and high‑volume programs preferred.
• Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, and proactive risk management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and production management tools; familiarity with PLM/ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as production demands require.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage seasonal production calendars across design, merchandising, and sourcing.
• Translate buy plans, forecasted demand, and development handoffs into executable production schedules.
• Partner with factories to confirm capacity, production planning, line layout, sewing efficiency expectations, and key timelines.

Skills

Production management

Cross-functional coordination

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

PLM/ERP familiarity

Excel

Job description

Garan Incorporated is seeking a Production Manager to oversee end-to-end production, ensuring alignment with design, merchandising, sourcing, and QA requirements while driving efficiency across multiple cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes coordinating with overseas factories, managing schedules, and maintaining rigorous quality and compliance standards throughout the production cycle. Travel may be required to support global programs.