Senior Production Manager

True Classic

Calabasas (CA)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise allowance

Company-paid health insurance

Health stipend ($100/mo)

Personal workspace stipend ($100/mo)

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with 3% match

Performance bonus

Job summary

True Classic is seeking a Senior Production Manager to own end-to-end production execution, factory relationships, material flow, and on-time delivery across all channels. The role is hands-on, highly organized, and proactive, with responsibility for global factory operations and rapid problem solving.

You will lead cross-functional teams, monitor WIP and milestones, and ensure material readiness before production. Hybrid work in Calabasas, CA with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in apparel production management or global manufacturing operations.
Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, factory capacity planning, material flow, and production timelines.
Experience managing global vendors, production risks, and on-time delivery.
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Own production execution from order confirmation through delivery, including calendars and capacity planning.
Monitor WIP, output, and milestones to keep production on schedule.
Lead factory performance reviews and corrective actions to improve quality, output, and delivery.
Partner with Product Development, Technical Design, and mills to ensure materials and approvals are ready.
Manage the flow of fabric, trims, and packaging into factories.
Track greige inventory and material ownership through production stages.
Identify risks early and drive issue resolution across factories and internal teams.
Maintain order accuracy and align with wholesale ship windows and account requirements.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Sales, Finance and global factory partners for accountability.

Skills

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking software

Job description

True Classic is hiring a Senior Production Manager to own end-to-end production execution, factory relationships, material flow, and on-time delivery across all channels.

This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, highly organized, and proactive, with the ability to manage global factory operations, solve production challenges, and drive accountability in a fast-paced environment.

All of True Classic's roles are global and omni-channel, leading designated areas of accountability across all product categories, countries, and sales and marketing channels. This role will have impact across DTC, retail, wholesale, marketplaces, and emerging channels, ensuring strategic alignment and executional rigor across the enterprise.

Areas of Accountability

Production Management & Factory Performance

Own production execution from order confirmation through delivery, including production calendars, capacity planning, and order allocation.
Monitor factory WIP, output, and milestones to ensure production stays on schedule.
Manage factory relationships, commercial commitments, performance expectations, and supplier communication.
Lead factory performance reviews and corrective actions to improve quality, output, and delivery.

Material Readiness & Flow

Partner with Product Development, Technical Design, and mills to ensure materials, specifications, and approvals are ready before production.
Own the timely flow of fabric, trims, and packaging into factories.
Track greige inventory, material ownership, and conversion through production stages.
Manage shortages, overages, and material reallocations to prevent production disruptions.

Delivery, Risk & Issue Resolution

Own on-time delivery to distribution centers and against wholesale deadlines.
Identify production risks early and drive issue resolution across factories and internal teams.
Develop recovery plans for delays, including reallocations, expedited production, and split shipments.
Review late-order root causes, implement corrective actions, and negotiate factory remedies when needed.

Order Management & Wholesale Execution

Maintain order accuracy across quantities, dates, terms, and system updates.
Manage production against wholesale ship windows and account-specific requirements.
Ensure routing, ASN, and delivery appointment requirements are met.
Partner with Sales to align delivery commitments and prevent chargebacks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product Development, Technical Design, and Compliance on production readiness, approvals, and inspections.
Work with Planning and Sales to align order quantities, production capacity, and delivery commitments.
Collaborate with Finance and global factory partners to maintain supplier accountability and uninterrupted production.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in apparel production management or global manufacturing operations.
Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, factory capacity planning, material flow, and production timelines.
Experience managing global vendors, production risks, and on-time delivery.
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to drive cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DTC, wholesale, Amazon, and marketplace channels.
Familiarity with wholesale routing, ASN requirements, and chargeback prevention.
Experience with ERP, production tracking, or supply chain management systems.

Workplace Arrangement

Hybrid (3x/week) in our Calabasas, CA office.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation