Production Manager-PRODMNGR

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

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group in New York is seeking a Production Manager to lead production timelines, ensure quality standards, and optimize efficiency across apparel operations. You will collaborate with Design, Technical Design, and Global Sourcing to deliver high-quality product on time and on budget.

Responsibilities include updating factory dates, managing PO processes, monitoring WIP, coordinating with overseas offices, and providing daily updates to management on production and logistics issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent fashion background.
• 5+ years of apparel production experience.
• Prior experience in sportswear/outerwear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production System Maintenance: Update factory dates and ship modes, and communicate to Sales and Logistics.
• Team Communication: Organize weekly meetings with Sales to review production status and issues.
• Purchase Orders: Issue and maintain POs per seasonal calendar; capture changes in price or delivery.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Track the production process to ensure PO compliance.
• Global Coordination: Daily communication with overseas offices to monitor pre-production and delivery issues.
• Time Action Calendar Management: Manage and analyze calendar issues to maintain flow.
• WIP Monitoring: Review weekly WIP reports to confirm adherence to ship dates.
• Management Updates: Provide daily updates on production/logistics issues.
• Sample Review & Coordination: Review samples and coordinate development for timely delivery.
• Compliance & Quality: Communicate lab testing requirements and packaging standards.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication

Cost negotiation

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent fashion background

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing production processes. This role is responsible for managing production timelines, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing efficiency across production operations. The Production Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, Technical Design, and Global Sourcing, to deliver high-quality product on time and on budget.

Position Summary

The Production Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing production processes. This role is responsible for managing production timelines, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing efficiency across production operations. The Production Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, Technical Design, and Global Sourcing, to deliver high-quality product on time and on budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Production System Maintenance: Update factory dates and ship modes, and communicate all pertinent information to Sales and Logistics
• Team Communication: Organize weekly meetings with Sales to review production status and outstanding issues
• Purchase Orders: Issue and maintain purchase orders according to seasonal calendar; capture approved changes in price or delivery
• Manufacturing Oversight: Track the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements
• Global Coordination: Daily communication with overseas offices to monitor pre-production and production delivery issues, resolving issues to ensure on-time bulk deliveries
• Time Action Calendar Management: Manage and analyze calendar issues to maintain production flow
• Work-in-Process (WIP) Monitoring: Request and review weekly WIP reports from all vendors to confirm adherence to ship dates
• Management Updates: Provide daily updates to management on all outstanding and new production/logistics issues
• Sample Review & Coordination: Review pre-production, top-of-production, and shipment samples; coordinate sample development to ensure timely delivery
• Compliance & Quality: Provide vendors with company and retailer lab testing requirements, special compliance requirements, and packaging standards

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent fashion background
• 5+ years of apparel production experience
• Prior experience in sportswear/outerwear categories preferred
• Strong cost negotiation skills and knowledge of cost breakdown
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, Design, and overseas production teams
• Strong Excel skills and follow-up capability

Salary Range:

$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., Converse, GIII Sports, and more. G-III has fashion licenses under 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.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.