Production Associate

Malbon Golf; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) + matching

Generous PTO policy

Monthly mobile/internet stipend

Employee discount on products

Job summary

Malbon Golf in Santa Monica is looking for a Production Associate to manage the lifecycle of collaborative products. This role requires strong vendor communication, project management skills, and a background in production or merchandising operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple collections simultaneously. This is a full-time position offering a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000, along with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in production, merchandising operations, or related function.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and sourcing.
• Ability to manage multiple collections simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end production lifecycle for collections.
• Negotiate delivery delays and troubleshoot production issues.
• Maintain detailed tracking systems for deadlines.

Skills

Production experience

Vendor communication

Technical pack understanding

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Malbon is seeking a Production Associate to support our growing brand partnerships and collaboration initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of production and product development, owning the lifecycle of collaborative products from tech pack submission through final delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a contemporary, fast-paced apparel environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats across development, sourcing, and production execution.

Location: Malbon HQ is based in Santa Monica, CA. We are currently operating from a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in-office.

What You’ll Do

• Own the end-to-end production lifecycle for collaborative and partnership collections
• Correspond daily with factories on all developments, growing vendor relationships
• Submit initial tech packs and ensure clear, accurate communication with vendorsIssue and submit purchase orders
• Track product development milestones from proto through bulk production
• Monitor pre-production approvals to ensure delivery dates remain on track
• Oversee costing, sampling timelines, approvals, and production calendarsNegotiate delivery delays, troubleshoot production issues, and partner with vendors to maintain on-time execution
• Maintain detailed tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met across multiple concurrent collections
• Support quality control and ensure collaborative products meet Malbon’s brand standards
• Working on multiple seasons at once and balancing workload
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Merchandising, and external brand collaborators

What You’ll Bring

• 5 years of experience in production, merchandising operations, or a related function with direct exposure to vendors and purchase order management
• Background in a fast-paced contemporary or emerging brand (e.g., high-volume DTC or growth-stage companies)
• Strong understanding of tech packs, garment construction, sourcing, and vendor communication
• Ability to manage multiple collections simultaneously with exceptional organizationComfortable in an environment where priorities shift and teams move quickly
• Entrepreneurial mentality; resourceful with creative problem-solving skills
• Experience working with factories and mills directlyAbility to manage purchase order workflows end-to-end, including tracking status, identifying variances, and driving timely resolutionHands-on experience using PLM systems to review, update, and maintain product, costing, and production data with a high level of accuracy
• Experience in brand partnerships or collaborations is a strong plus

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive plans for Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) + matching
• Generous PTO policy + observed holiday calendar
• Monthly mobile/internet stipend
• Employee discount for eligible Malbon products

$80,000 - $90,000 a year

This is a full-time position with an expected salary range of $80,000 - $90,000. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.