Production Manager

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for issuing PO’s to all vendors/factories. Tracking all aspects of bulk purchase orders for their brands assigned and updates Blue Cherry & NGC system on a daily basis. Knowledge of the entire production cycle, lead-times, testing protocols, production integrity, construction of fabric, garment, packaging and trade regulations. Collaborates with agent/vendors as well as cross functional team members on a daily basis.

The Production Manager is the gatekeeper of all activity that takes place for both pre-production and bulk production for seamless execution and on-time delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Issue PO’s on Blue Cherry and NGC.

· Maintain NGC calendar daily.

· Maintains accuracy and updates in NGC and Blue Cherry at all times.

· Monitors time & action to be sure all critical deadlines are maintained on both garment & packaging approvals.

· Reviews capacity plans to be sure factory lines are setup in advance & analyzes output per line to be sure delivery requirements are feasible. Challenges the agent/vendors as required.

· Maintains and distributes company procedures and onboards new vendors as required.

• Tracks and follows up with suppliers for

- Fabric submits: counters for quality, lab dips, shade bands, hand looms, strike-offs, and bulk fabric.

- Submits for labels, trims, packaging, buttons, hang tags, etc…in short, all accessories and components relative to final product.

- Fabric and garment and test results.

- Submits for Fit, PP (preproduction) and TOP (top of production) samples.

- Submits for UPC and carton stickers, pass to Production for their co-share with Sales Dept. for scan approval and check to PO for accuracy.

- Packaging developments and submits.

• Tracks bulk materials, trims, and packaging to be in-factory in time to meet factory’s production schedule.
• Manages the procedure for sample preparation for Licenses and Brand Corporates (such as USPA, Bebe, Kathy Ireland, Nanette Lapore, etc.)
• Manages the procedure for sample preparation for Retail Buyers (such as BCF, Dollar General, Walmart, etc.)
• Understands each retailer’s requirements and provide information to the agent/vendor on packing requirements, ticketing, hanger, etc.
• Arranges PP and TOP sample requirements for internal teams as well as retailers/licensees.
• Follows up on delivery schedule and communicates to cross functional teams delivery extensions when necessary.
• Collaborates with imports department on vessel options and confirms shipment bookings.
• Follows up on shipping documents and original documents to arrive to the bank as per company’s timeline.
• Checks shipping documents for accuracy before turning into imports department.
• Initiates and manages chargebacks to agents/vendors for non-compliance.

Direct reports

No direct reports

Qualifications

3-5 years production experience

Blue cherry and PLM related experience a plus

Detailed oriented with excellent follow up skills

Strong excel skills – minimum intermediate level, word, and outlook

Strong sense of urgency

Ability to multitask, highly organized.

Embraces a fast-paced working environment.

Strong verbal & written communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Midtown New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person