What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Production position at LHH Recruitment Solutions?
Major apparel manufacturer hiring a Director of Production to lead a team of Production Managers / Coordinators and support the department’s initiatives of quality, cost control, and on-time delivery for the Managers’ assigned brands. Among other objectives, a major emphasis is placed on reducing lead times, reducing costs through cost engineering and local component sourcing, and keeping up to date on trade agreements.
Responsibilities
Oversee all product-related queries and support leadership in delivering maximum cost efficiencies
Create company production calendar to ensure internal schedules and milestones are met for Development and Pre-Production through weekly follow-up meetings
Maintain alignment with business milestones by partnering cross-functionally with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Trim Teams for the weekly T&A meetings; ensure communication is clear and confirm closure at the milestone meetings
Take ownership of WIP tracking and factory performance to ensure on-time deliveries
Ensure quality standards are met at the factory level through proactive development steps
Take ownership of the invoice approval process
Communicate daily with the Merchandisers to identify and resolve production and delivery issues
Provide production updates to Sales Management on exceptions
Partner cross-functionally with Forecasting, Planning, and Raw Materials Teams to ensure capacity allowances by factory are met and/or revised as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Production Management, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of garment development, global production, and factory WIP follow-up
Excellent communication, delegation, and team-building skills
Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools, PLM, and SCM
Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year
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Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
