Senior Manager, Production

F J Crew Building Contractors Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Job summary

J.Crew Group is seeking a Sr. Production Manager to lead footwear and accessories production from concept to delivery for the J.Crew and J.Crew Factory brands.

You will mentor a small team, coordinate with design, sourcing, and manufacturing, and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role requires 5–8 years in fashion production, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with PLM systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of production experience in fashion, footwear, accessories, RTW or related manufacturing field.
• Expertise in footwear and accessories development.
• Strong understanding of garment costing, manufacturing processes and vendor negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PLM systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 3-4 production associates through mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in detailed production and time/action meetings to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiations, including costing discussions and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Provide innovative solutions for production challenges by monitoring procedures, testing protocols, and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with corporate production calendars and oversee all PLM cost sheet management.
• Coordinate fit sessions to ensure proper measurements and sample corrections while maintaining delivery timelines.
• Communicate technical construction details with internal teams and overseas manufacturing partners.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor negotiations

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Production planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Job description

Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role + Purpose

In this role as Sr. Production Manager, you will lead footwear and accessories product development and production from concept to delivery for the J.Crew and J.Crew Factory brands. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, vendor relationships, and team development while ensuring product excellence and timeline adherence. You’ll oversee all production functions, mentor a direct report, and serve as the strategic bridge between design vision and manufacturing execution.

• Lead and develop a team of 3-4 production associates through mentoring, training, and performance management
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in detailed production and time/action meetings to ensure seamless project execution
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiations, including costing discussions and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Provide innovative solutions for production challenges by monitoring procedures, testing protocols, and quality standards
• Maintain compliance with corporate production calendars and oversee all PLM cost sheet management
• Coordinate fit sessions to ensure proper measurements and sample corrections while maintaining delivery timelines
• Communicate technical construction details with internal teams and overseas manufacturing partners

Qualifications

Required:

• 5-8 years of production experience in fashion, footwear, accessories, RTW or related manufacturing field
• Expertise in footwear and accessories development,
• Deep understanding of footwear and accessories
• Experience in garment costing, manufacturing processes, and vendor negotiations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PLM systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and team management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and action calendars and meet tight deadlines

Preferred:

• Experience with international sourcing and overseas manufacturing partnerships
• Background in fit processes and footwear construction is a plus, but not required

Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $140,400.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.