Production Manager | Karl Lagerfeld Sportswear & Outerwear

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry seeks a Production Manager to oversee production for the Karl Lagerfeld Sportswear & Outerwear categories. The role includes managing timelines, ensuring quality, and collaborating with various teams to optimize production processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Merchandising and significant experience in apparel production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of apparel production experience.
• Prior experience with sportswear/outerwear categories preferred.
• Strong detailed knowledge of cost breakdown.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production processes for sportswear and outerwear.
• Manage production timeline and ensure quality standards.
• Coordinate sample development process for timely delivery.

Skills

Communication

Negotiating

Excel

Follow-up

Education

Bachelors degree in Merchandising

Equivalent background in fashion

Job description

Production Manager | Karl Lagerfeld Sportswear & Outerwear

G-III Apparel Group New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)

Success Profile:

The Production Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing production processes for the Karl Lagerfeld Sportswear and Outerwear categories. You will be responsible for managing the production timeline, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing efficiency in production operations. The Production Manager collaborates closely with cross functional partners such as the Design, Technical Design and Global Sourcing teams.

Reporting to: Production Manager

Brand/Product Focus: Karl Lagerfeld

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Key Accountabilities:

• Production system maintenance: this includes updating factory dates and ship modes, and passing all pertinent information to sales and logistics
• Organize weekly touch base meeting with sales to review current production standing and any outstanding issues
• Issue purchase orders according to season calendar dates; update and maintain purchase orders as necessary to capture approved changes in price or delivery
• Track the manufacturing process to ensure that the product meets the agreed upon purchase order requirements
• Daily communication with overseas office to monitor pre-production and production delivery issues; resolve issues as they arise to insure on time bulk deliveries
• Manage Time Action Calendar and analyze and resolve issues associated with calendar
• Request weekly “Work in Process” (WIP) reports from all vendors and reviewing to confirm that vendors meet the required ship dates
• Update management on a daily basis on all outstanding and new production and logistical issues
• Review “Pre-production”, “Top of Production” and or “Shipment” samples to confirm that they match the previously approved submittals
• Coordinate sample development process to ensure that samples are produced and delivered on a timely basis
• Provide vendors with the company’s and retailer lab testing requirements and standards
• Provide the vendors with all special retailer compliance requirements and packaging requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Merchandising or equivalent background in fashion
• 5+ years of apparel production experience
• Prior experience with sportswear/outerwear categories preferred
• Strong cost negotiating skills combined with a detailed knowledge and understanding of cost breakdown
• Communication skills, in partnership with product development, merchandising, design and overseas production team
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong follow-up skills

The pay range for this position is: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

• G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.