Manager of Production, Wholesale Apparel

The Kasper Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

The Kasper Group, part of Premier Brands Group Holdings, seeks an experienced production leader in New York to drive manufacturing excellence across denim, womenswear, and accessories. You will oversee production teams, schedule critical dates, and coordinate with design, sales, and factories to ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Time and Action calendar, negotiating supplier dates, and mentoring associates while optimizing efficiency within a global supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 5+ years in a related management role.
• 10+ years in related roles at director level.
• Experience in retail/manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of ladies apparel product.
• Knowledge of ERP systems SAP/RLM and PLM knowledge.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, analytical and organizational skills.
• MS Excel and Outlook proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities and manage the production team.
• Negotiate critical dates for Time and Action and approve style plans.
• Monitor and adhere to the Time and Action calendar.
• Communicate weekly with overseas and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency.
• Coordinate logistics with internal teams, vendors and overseas offices.
• Guide and mentor production associates and junior managers.
• Review and approve shipment extensions and vessel bookings with Import.

Skills

Strong sourcing, negotiation, analytic

Ability to multi task and prioritize

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/RLM)

PLM knowledge

MS Excel & Outlook

Job description

Premier Brands Group Holdings is driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

• Work with and cultivate relationships with all cross functional teams (sales, planning, tech, fabric, design/product development, overseas vendors/factory agents and offices)
• Manage the activities of the production team adjusting to changing priorities
• Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
• Monitor and adhere to the established Time and Action Calendar
• Daily communication with overseas and internal departments to resolve issues that could affect deliveries
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the production department
• Address logistical concerns with internal departments and overseas office, vendors, agents
• Keep senior production team updated on issues that could impact quality and or delivery
• Communicate with all internal and external departments on issues that could affect production calendar
• Partner with sales regarding delivery extensions as needed
• Provide guidance and leadership to production associates
• Assess and communicate core job responsibilities to direct reports
• Mentor associates to enhance their growth
• Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
• Create memos on shortages and overages
• Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design
• Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendors
• Review and approve shipment extensions.
• Approve vessel bookings with Import department

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• 5 + years of previous related work experience (manager)
• 10+ years of previous related work experience (director)
• Experience working in retail/manufacturing industry
• Understand ladies apparel Product
• Knowledge of ERP systems similar to RLM/SAP and PLM knowledge
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, analytical and organizational
• Ability to multi task and prioritize Working knowledge of the production process from development through finished goods at warehouse.
• MS Excel and Outlook proficiency required

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.