Production/Product Development Manager- Denim

Oved Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

o5 group in Irvine, CA is seeking a detail-driven Production Manager to lead end-to-end apparel production across Men’s and category lines. This role partners cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sales, Technical Design, Logistics, agents, and overseas factories to ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery.

You’ll own production tracking, manage sampling, cost breakdowns, margins, and supplier relationships, while maintaining accurate tech packs and product files; a proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion/apparel production across multiple categories.
• Experience in sourcing and factory/vendor management.
• Strong understanding of margins, costing, and garment construction.
• Proficiency with PLM, Excel, and technical packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily communication with Design, Merchandising, Sales, Technical Design, Logistics, agents, and overseas factories.
• Own and maintain Production Tracking Reports (PTR) and WIP reports; proactively identify risks and drive recovery plans.
• Support cost breakdowns and margin management, including tracking FOBs, yields, and chargebacks.
• Maintain seasonal factory allocation plans aligned to capacity, lead times, and risk mitigation.
• Manage all testing and compliance requirements; ensure approvals and documentation are complete and audit-ready.
• Track and follow up on all sample deliverables (proto, fit, PP, TOP, and salesman samples).
• Prepare for meetings and fittings; capture notes and distribute action items.
• Maintain complete product files including approvals, orders, PTRs, test reports, and tech packs.

Skills

Fashion/apparel production

Factory/vendor management

Costing and margins

PLM

Tools

Excel

Tech packs

Job description

o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, headquartered in NYC with brand offices in CA — a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution, and logistics.

With category expertise across full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and infant/toddler, we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, and loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retail partners.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-driven Production Manager to lead end-to-end production across Men’s, apparel categories. This role partners cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sales, Technical Design, Logistics, agents, and overseas factories to deliver product that is on time, on cost, and on quality.

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead daily communication with Design, Merchandising, Sales, Technical Design, Logistics, agents, and overseas factories.


• Own and maintain Production Tracking Reports (PTR) and WIP reports; proactively identify risks and drive recovery plans.


• Support cost breakdowns and margin management, including tracking FOBs, yields, and chargebacks.


• Maintain seasonal factory allocation plans aligned to capacity, lead times, and risk mitigation.


• Manage all testing and compliance requirements; ensure approvals and documentation are complete and audit-ready.


• Track and follow up on all sample deliverables (proto, fit, PP, TOP, and salesman samples).


• Prepare for meetings and fittings; capture notes and distribute action items.


• Maintain complete product files including approvals, orders, PTRs, test reports, and tech packs.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience in fashion/apparel production across multiple categories.


• Prior experience in sourcing and factory/vendor management.


• Strong understanding of margins, costing, and garment construction.


• Proficiency with PLM, Excel, and technical packages.


• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.