Senior Production Leader, Apparel Ops & Strategy

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development

Job summary

Centric Brands is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead the placement, execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders, ensuring timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.

You will partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop products, review production standards, and negotiate pricing to meet margin goals across divisions and vendors. Travel to factories and trade shows may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–8 years experience in apparel production and sourcing.
• Extensive knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers.

Responsibilities

• Manage placement, execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders to ensure timely delivery of quality goods.
• Develop and maintain vendor matrix with costing and production capacity portfolio.
• Negotiate pricing to ensure profitability and review final buys.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Design and Sales to hit margin goals across divisions and vendors.
• Lead cross-functional teams and travel to factories as needed.

Skills

Superior organizational skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Creativity

Technical capability

Merchandising/design sensibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD

Mac OS

Job description

Centric Brands is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead the placement, execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders, ensuring timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.

You will partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop products, review production standards, and negotiate pricing to meet margin goals across divisions and vendors. Travel to factories and trade shows may be required.