Production Manager

Btween; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Btween is seeking a production and vendor management professional to oversee the end-to-end creation of children’s garments in New York. You will lead the product lifecycle from concept to bulk delivery, drive cost efficiencies, and manage factory relationships.

You will coordinate with design, sales, logistics, and overseas partners to build accurate T&A calendars, track timelines, and ensure top‑quality samples meet brand standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in apparel manufacturing or product development, preferably children’s wear.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (A2000 or RLM).
• Strong communication with design, sales, logistics, and overseas partners.
• Ability to troubleshoot bottlenecks and adjust workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product lifecycle from proto-samples to bulk delivery, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate pricing and production capacity with domestic and overseas manufacturers.
• Create and manage seasonal Time & Action calendars to meet shipping deadlines.
• Review pre-production and top-of-production samples to maintain brand standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

ERP (A2000/RLM)

Job description

Oversees the creation of children's clothing from concept to final delivery. They manage timelines, negotiate costs, and oversee approval process. This role blends Production and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle Management: Guide designs from proto-samples to bulk delivery, ensuring garments are cost-effective.
• Vendor & Factory Relations: Negotiate pricing and production capacities with domestic and overseas manufacturers.
• Timeline Tracking: Build and execute seasonal Time & Action (T&A) calendars to meet strict shipping deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Review pre-production and top-of-production samples to maintain brand standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5+ years in apparel manufacturing or product development, preferably specializing in children's wear.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (e.g., A2000 or RLM).
• Communication: Ability to liaise with cross-functional teams like design, sales, and logistics, as well as overseas factory partners.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing bottlenecks and adjust workloads.