Production Manager

Protouch Staffing; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

International exposure

Cross-functional experience

Process improvement opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in Beverly Hills, CA is seeking a Production Manager for end-to-end apparel production, from development through final delivery. You will build timelines, coordinate samples, bulk production, and handoffs while managing international vendors and cost controls.

The role requires strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, experience with Activewear, and proven ability to lead cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in apparel production.
• Activewear or athleisure experience preferred.
• Experience managing international vendors and overseas production timelines.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Knowledge of apparel costing, delivered duty paid pricing, and invoice processing.
• Experience managing multiple SKUs, vendors, and production timelines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, follow up, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high growth environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day production from development through final delivery.
• Build and maintain production timelines, calendars, and tracking files.
• Monitor production milestones, X factory dates, launch schedules, and photoshoot deadlines.
• Coordinate sampling, bulk production, product delivery, and production handoffs.
• Manage relationships with international vendors and factory partners.
• Follow up on vendor deliverables, raw material availability, production capacity, and order status.
• Monitor vendor performance and escape quality, timing, and execution issues.
• Support product costing, factory pricing, delivered duty paid costs, invoice approvals, and margin improvement.
• Track and resolve product quality issues, incorrect shipments, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate packaging requirements including hang tags and polybags.
• Provide timely production updates and communicate risks, delays, and recommended solutions.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Marketing, Logistics, Operations, and Customer Experience teams

Skills

Apparel production experience

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Garment construction understanding

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

• Manage day to day production from development through final delivery
• Build and maintain production timelines, calendars, and tracking files
• Monitor production milestones, X factory dates, launch schedules, and photoshoot deadlines
• Coordinate sampling, bulk production, product delivery, and production handoffs
• Manage relationships with international vendors and factory partners
• Follow up on vendor deliverables, raw material availability, production capacity, and order status
• Monitor vendor performance and escape quality, timing, and execution issues
• Support product costing, factory pricing, delivered duty paid costs, invoice approvals, and margin improvement
• Track and resolve product quality issues, incorrect shipments, and corrective actions
• Coordinate packaging requirements including hang tags and polybags
• Provide timely production updates and communicate risks, delays, and recommended solutions
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Marketing, Logistics, Operations, and Customer Experience teams

Job Roles And Responsibilities

• Manage day to day production from development through final delivery
• Build and maintain production timelines, calendars, and tracking files
• Monitor production milestones, X factory dates, launch schedules, and photoshoot deadlines
• Coordinate sampling, bulk production, product delivery, and production handoffs
• Manage relationships with international vendors and factory partners
• Follow up on vendor deliverables, raw material availability, production capacity, and order status
• Monitor vendor performance and escape quality, timing, and execution issues
• Support product costing, factory pricing, delivered duty paid costs, invoice approvals, and margin improvement
• Track and resolve product quality issues, incorrect shipments, and corrective actions
• Coordinate packaging requirements including hang tags and polybags
• Provide timely production updates and communicate risks, delays, and recommended solutions
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Marketing, Logistics, Operations, and Customer Experience teams

Qualifications And Certifications

• 3 to 5 or more years of experience in apparel production
• Activewear or athleisure experience preferred
• Experience managing international vendors and overseas production timelines
• Strong understanding of garment construction, sourcing, sampling, and bulk production
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills
• Knowledge of apparel costing, delivered duty paid pricing, and invoice processing
• Experience managing multiple SKUs, vendors, and production timelines
• Experience working cross functionally with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Logistics, Operations, and Customer Experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, follow up, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high growth environment and adapt to changing priorities

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to international apparel production and vendor management
• Cross functional experience across product, operations, logistics, and customer experience
• Opportunities to improve production processes, costs, quality, and margins
• Collaborative and fast paced work environment