Production Manager - Hard Home Goods

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor is seeking a Production Manager for their hard home goods division, specifically working on candles in New York City. The ideal candidate will manage the end-to-end production process, coordinate schedules, and work with overseas partners. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in production, especially in candles, and strong negotiation and organizational skills. The role requires 4 days onsite in NYC and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and BlueCherry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production, preferably in candles or hard home goods.
• Experience managing overseas production timelines.
• Knowledge of import/export logistics and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production process.
• Coordinate production schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
• Oversee production tracking.
• Ensure all products meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Production management

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Tools

BlueCherry

Job description

Our client, an apparel and accessories wholesale company, is seeking a Production Manager for their hard home goods division, specifically working on candles. The ideal candidate will oversee all production processes as well as support sourcing.

This role requires 4 days onsite in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production process
• Coordinate production schedules to ensure timely deliveries
• Work with overseas partners to achieve efficient production processes
• Monitor factory performance
• Review product specifications to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Manage negotiations and handle costing initiatives
• Create and maintain reporting for production
• Ensure all products meet safety and regulatory requirements
• Oversee production tracking
• Ensure prompt resolution of all production related issues

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in production, preferably in candles or hard home goods
• Experience working in BlueCherry
• Experience managing overseas production timelines
• Strong organizational, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read product specifications, BOM's, and technical documents
• Knowledge of import/export logistics, freight coordination, and compliance standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Please submit your resume for consideration.