PRODUCTION MANAGER - Children's Sportswear

Executive Profiles Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established children's fashion apparel company in NYC is seeking a Production Manager to lead collaboration among design, sourcing, and product development teams. The role entails overseeing production processes and ensuring production timelines are met. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in children's apparel production and be skilled in multitasking and communication.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years in production within children's apparel.
• Knowledge of Denim, Knits, and Wovens.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage production with overseas factories.
• Collaborate with design teams for style samples.
• Oversee product lifecycle from concept through pre-production.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRODUCTION MANAGER - Children's Sportswear

Position Details

Location: New York, New York, United States (NY Metro)

Reference Number: 0124

Type: Permanent

Category: Apparel

Function: Product Management

Salary: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Per Year

Level: Mid to Senior Level (Management)

Company Overview

An established children’s fashion apparel company in NYC specializing in Knitwear and Denim is seeking a Production Manager or Senior Production Coordinator to join their team. The role involves partnering with design, technical design, sourcing, and product development teams.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with factories to manage production, including research and development related to each brand by working closely with overseas factories.
• Collaborate with design teams to manage style sample needs, order and track development samples from overseas.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to cost engineer garments and manage product lifecycle from concept through pre-production.
• Manage the production process with overseas factories, including fabric placement during development.
• Implement and monitor WIP reports and seasonal time/action calendars to ensure timely delivery.
• Track fabric development and trim orders using WIP reports.
• Maintain daily communication with overseas suppliers regarding production details and costing.
• Manage product development packages sent to overseas factories for sampling and approvals.
• Oversee style setup and order management.
• Review pre-production and top-of-production samples to ensure they match approved specifications.
• Monitor seasonal time and action calendars to ensure delivery schedules are met.

Skills and Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in production within a wholesale apparel environment, specifically children’s apparel.
• Knowledge of fabrics including Denim, Knits, and Wovens.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with multi-tasking capabilities.