Senior Production ManagerWomenswear

Naked Wardrobe; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Naked Wardrobe is looking for a seasoned Senior Production Manager in Calabasas, CA. You will lead the end-to-end execution of apparel production while ensuring exceptional quality and speed. This role requires 12+ years of production management experience, with a strong track record in high-growth environments.

You will oversee production strategy, manage vendor partnerships, and drive delivery to support brand growth. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and advanced technical expertise in ERP and PLM systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of production management experience in the fashion/apparel industry.
• Proven history of scaling production operations in high-growth environments.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute production strategies aligned with seasonal calendars.
• Manage time and action calendars and capacity planning.
• Build and cultivate strategic partnerships with factories and suppliers.
• Define and enforce quality standards throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Production management experience

Technical expertise in ERP and PLM

Strong vendor relationship management

Expert level Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, Production Management or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Naked Wardrobe is seeking a seasoned, hands‑on Senior Production Manager to lead the end‑to‑end execution of apparel production for our contemporary e‑commerce and wholesale fashion brand. You will be responsible for bringing our collections to market with precision, exceptional quality, and speed.

In this role, you will oversee seasonal production strategy, manage complex vendor partnerships, and drive delivery performance to support our brand’s growth, margin objectives, and elevated customer experience. We need a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable navigating the granular details of purchase orders as they are leading a high‑performing team.

What You’ll Do

• Production Strategy: Set and execute production strategies aligned with seasonal calendars, assortment architecture, and go‑to‑market deadlines.
• Operations & Planning: Manage time and action calendars, capacity planning, and the full lifecycle of purchase orders.
• Supply Chain Leadership: Build and cultivate strategic partnerships with factories, fabric mills, and trim suppliers. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and capacity commitments to optimize margins.
• Quality Assurance: Define and enforce quality standards throughout the lifecycle. Partner with Technical Design and QA teams to resolve fit and workmanship issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and improve speed‑to‑market.
• Team Development: Mentor and lead a production team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Financial Reporting: Track KPIs, including unit costs, on‑time delivery, and margin targets, providing clear reports to leadership on status and risk.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 12+ years of production management experience in the fashion/apparel industry, with at least 8+ years in a leadership role.
• Track Record: A proven history of scaling production operations in high‑growth, fast‑paced, multi‑channel environments.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in ERP, PLM, and inventory systems. Expert‑level Excel skills for reporting and costing analysis.
• Relationship Management: Strong experience managing global vendor relationships and navigating cross‑cultural communication.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, Production Management, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred).
• Operational Agility: Ability to balance speed, quality, and cost, with a strategic mindset for both near‑term execution and long‑term growth.

Working Conditions

This is a 5‑day on‑site role in Calabasas, CA.

Role requires the ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds (samples, garments, materials).

Frequent travel (25–30%) is required for factory visits, vendor meetings, and trade shows, including international travel to key manufacturing regions.