Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Production Manager to lead production for a high-volume apparel division serving major retail accounts. In this leadership role, you will oversee the full production lifecycle—from development through delivery—ensuring product quality, on-time execution, and margin optimization across multiple large-scale programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the production calendar, ensuring all key milestones are met across multiple programs.
• Oversee vendor capacity planning and workload distribution to align with order volume and delivery timelines.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Sales to execute seasonal strategies.
• Negotiate cost, delivery terms, and production lead times with factories to achieve margin goals.
• Anticipate and resolve production challenges, identifying risks and implementing proactive solutions to maintain quality and deadlines.
• Track and approve lab dips, strike-offs, trims, fit samples, and TOPs.
• Ensure all production and testing standards meet retailer compliance and packaging requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement in speed, cost efficiency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Logistics teams to ensure smooth handoff, booking, and delivery.
• Supervise and mentor junior production staff, including coordinators and assistants.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in apparel production, with a strong focus on private label or major retail/club programs.
• In-depth knowledge of retailer compliance, testing, and delivery requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and large seasonal orders simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management abilities.
• PLM experience required (Centric PLM preferred).
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with production calendars and costing tools.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.

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