Global Handbag Production Lead

ThirtyYears; California; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ThirtyYears is expanding its accessories line and seeks an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in handbag manufacturing and overseas factory oversight. You will drive development from sampling through bulk production, ensuring consistency in materials, fit, and finish.

You\'ll partner with the Director of Design to balance creative intents with manufacturability, set timelines, review samples, and coordinate shipping and logistics for international production runs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in production management and/or product development within handbags, accessories, or related sewn soft goods.
• Strong technical understanding of handbag construction, sewing techniques, materials, hardware, trims, and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive experience communicating directly with overseas factories and managing the development-to-production process.
• Hands-on experience coordinating samples, revisions, technical feedback, and production approvals.
• Ability to identify manufacturing inconsistencies and communicate clear, actionable corrections to factories.
• Experience managing bulk production, quality control procedures, and repeat manufacturing orders.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, tech packs, BOMs, and product specifications.
• Strong understanding of materials, sourcing, production costing, and manufacturing lead times.
• Working knowledge of international shipping, freight coordination, and import logistics.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Proactive problem solver who can independently manage factory relationships, anticipate challenges, and take ownership of projects.
• Experience improving development and production workflows is a plus.
• Experience with nylon bags, technical accessories, or performance-oriented soft goods is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Oversee production across handbags, totes, crossbodies, backpacks, pouches, and related soft accessories.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas factories, managing daily communication, development updates, and production issues.
• Partner closely with the Director of Design to coordinate product development, sampling, revisions, and approvals.
• Manage sample requests, development calendars, factory feedback, and the transition from approved samples into bulk manufacturing.
• Review development, pre-production, and production samples, identifying construction, material, measurement, and workmanship issues.
• Troubleshoot construction and manufacturing challenges directly with factory partners.
• Coordinate material, hardware, trim, and component sourcing as needed throughout development.
• Oversee bulk production, ensuring consistency across repeat orders in shape, construction, materials, color, and overall quality.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards, golden samples, production approvals, and factory inspection procedures.
• Manage factory production timelines, costing, quotations, and manufacturing negotiations.
• Maintain accurate tech packs, specifications, approved samples, and production documentation.
• Coordinate with internal operations on production completion dates, shipping schedules, and inventory arrivals.
• Help build and improve product development and production processes.

Connaissances

Production management

Product development

Overseas factory management

Quality control

Tech packs

Handbag construction

Sewing techniques

Materials sourcing

Factory negotiations

Description du poste

ThirtyYears is expanding its accessories line and seeks an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in handbag manufacturing and overseas factory oversight. You will drive development from sampling through bulk production, ensuring consistency in materials, fit, and finish.

You\'ll partner with the Director of Design to balance creative intents with manufacturability, set timelines, review samples, and coordinate shipping and logistics for international production runs.