Production Manager

YJM Apparel Group Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

YJM Apparel Group Inc in New York, NY seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee end-to-end apparel production, from PO issuance to delivery, coordinating with overseas factories, logistics, and merchandising to hit on-time, on-budget targets.

The role requires strong vendor management, cost negotiation, and quality control across multiple divisions; candidates should have a track record of managing production across overseas partners and familiarity with ERP/Excel tooling.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in production management within the apparel, fashion, or textile industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• Proven track record managing production across multiple overseas factories and vendors.
• Experience managing production for both wholesale and off-price retail channels a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full production calendar across multiple factory partners, aligned with seasonal buy plans.
• Issue, track, and follow up on purchase orders through production stages.
• Monitor WIP reports and flag at-risk orders.
• Coordinate fabric, trim, and material sourcing timelines with factories.
• Serve as liaison with overseas factories on status, capacity, and issue resolution.
• Negotiate production costs, minimums, and lead times with sourcing/merchandising.
• Evaluate factory performance and support onboarding of new partners.
• Ensure factories adhere to compliance, labor, and quality standards.
• Oversee quality control at key milestones and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

WMS

QuickBooks

Job description

Production Manager YJM Apparel Group Inc. | New York, NY | Full-Time | On-Site

About YJM Apparel Group YJM Apparel Group Inc. is a New York-based apparel company operating across Mens divisions, managing production and distribution relationships with factory partners and major retail accounts. We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Production Manager to join our team and help drive operational excellence across our supply chain.

Position Overview The Production Manager will be responsible for end-to-end oversight of the production process — from initial purchase order issuance through factory execution, quality control, and final delivery. This role requires close coordination with overseas manufacturing partners, internal logistics and merchandising teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-spec delivery of product across multiple divisions.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Manage the full production calendar across multiple factory partners, ensuring alignment with seasonal buy plans and customer delivery windows
• Issue, track, and follow up on purchase orders through every stage of production
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) reports and proactively flag at-risk orders
• Coordinate fabric, trim, and material sourcing timelines with factories to avoid production delays
• Serve as the primary liaison with overseas factories on production status, capacity planning, and issue resolution
• Negotiate production costs, minimums, and lead times in partnership with sourcing and merchandising teams
• Evaluate factory performance and support onboarding of new manufacturing partners as needed
• Ensure factories adhere to compliance, labor, and quality standards

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee quality control processes and inspections at key production milestones
• Manage resolution of quality issues, including negotiating chargebacks or debits with factories when applicable
• Ensure all production complies with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements

Logistics & Delivery

• Partner with logistics and shipping teams to ensure timely container bookings and on-time delivery to distribution centers and retail partners
• Track past-due and at-risk shipments, escalating issues and driving resolution
• Reconcile production data against shipping and invoicing records to confirm accuracy

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with sales, merchandising, and logistics teams to align production capacity with customer demand
• Prepare and present regular production status reports, KPIs, and past-due analyses to leadership
• Support financial reporting by providing accurate production cost and timeline data

Requirements

Experience & Education

• 8+ years of experience in production management within the apparel, fashion, or textile industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Proven track record managing production across multiple overseas factories and vendors
• Experience managing production for both wholesale and off-price retail channels a plus

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Working knowledge of ERP or production tracking systems (e.g., QuickBooks, WMS platforms)
• Strong understanding of costing terms including FOB, LDP, and DDP
• Familiarity with international shipping, customs, and logistics processes

Core Competencies

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple production lines simultaneously
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Sharp attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy under deadline pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate and resolve production risks proactively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with off-price retail, or department store account production requirements
• Fluency in Mandarin or Korean a plus, given overseas factory relationships
• Experience with garment tech packs and CAD-based buy sheet processes
• Paid time off