Production Apparel Manager

Tom Beckbe; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Beckbe is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the production lifecycle for Tom Beckbe apparel and accessories. You will ensure on-time delivery, maintain high quality, and align with cost and margin goals, working closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Finance, and vendor partners.

The role requires managing calendars, collaborating across teams, and optimizing production processes to prevent delays and excess costs.

Qualifications

• Oversee production lifecycle from development hand-off to final production.
• Experience with apparel production processes across multiple categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production process from development to delivery across multiple product categories.
• Maintain and track production calendars and critical path timelines.
• Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, and Merchandising to meet cost targets and ensure production feasibility.
• Communicate daily with global vendors to oversee on-time production and resolve issues.
• Lead weekly production meetings with cross-functional teams to align on calendar and resolve issues.
• Monitor production costs, material usage, and order quantities against budgets.

Skills

Production management

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget awareness

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Apparel Production

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tom Beckbe is hiring a Production Manager to oversee the production lifecycle for Tom Beckbe apparel and accessories. The Production Manager will have primary responsibility for products from development hand-off through final production, ensuring on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and alignment with cost and margin goals. You will work closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Finance, and our vendor partners to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, delivered on time, and produced in accordance with established cost, quality, and brand standards.

Position Summary

Tom Beckbe is hiring a Production Manager to oversee the production lifecycle for Tom Beckbe apparel and accessories. The Production Manager will have primary responsibility for products from development hand-off through final production, ensuring on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and alignment with cost and margin goals. You will work closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Finance, and our vendor partners to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, delivered on time, and produced in accordance with established cost, quality, and brand standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the production process from development to delivery across multiple product categories, including accessories, and other verticals as needed
• Maintain and track production calendars and critical path timelines to ensure all deadlines are met
• Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, and Merchandising to meet category cost targets and ensure production feasibility from proto to bulk production
• Communicate daily with global vendors to oversee on-time production, troubleshoot any production/quality issues, and confirm production schedules against shipping windows.
• Communicate and manage seasonal time and action calendar to ensure on-time deliveries with factories
• Analyze cost breakdowns and margins seasonally to achieve target margins
• Assist in vendor sourcing and onboarding as the brand scales
• Partner with Technical Design to ensure accurate fit approvals and QA standards are met
• Ensure accurate and timely purchase order entry and delivery tracking
• Lead weekly production meetings with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Finance to align on calendar, and resolve any production issues
• Have basic knowledge of pricing in relation to customs tariffs and logistics freight costs
• Support vendor negotiations and identify opportunities to improve pricing, production efficiency, and delivery performance
• Monitor production costs, material usage, manufacturing expenses, and order quantities against established budgets
• Help prevent excess inventory, stock shortages, and unnecessary production expenses
• Track purchase orders, work-in-process inventory, and expected receipts to support accurate inventory planning
• Manage freight forwarders to ensure on-time shipment and delivery of products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Apparel Production, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• 3+ years of experience in apparel production management, sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations
• Strong understanding of apparel and accessory production processes across multiple categories, including familiarity with components, raw materials, and trims
• Proven ability to manage timelines, troubleshoot under pressure, and stay organized amidst shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with creative and operational teams
• Proficiency in NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, and other standard software solutions used for production management and logistics
• Ability to analyze production costs, inventory data, delivery schedules, and vendor performance
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and craftsmanship
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a can-do attitude—excited to be hands-on and solutions-oriented