Domestic Production Manager

Royal Apparel is a U.S.-based apparel manufacturer seeking an experienced Domestic Production Manager to oversee our entire domestic production process from cutting through sewing, finishing, and final quality control.

About the role

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for maintaining quality, production efficiency, schedules, and consistency across both our in-house cutting operation and outside sewing contractors. The role is full-time, on-site in Hauppauge, NY 11788. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance or prepared to relocate at their own expense.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete domestic production process from cutting, sewing, finishing, and final quality inspection.
• Manage and supervise in-house cutting operations, ensuring accurate cutting, proper marker utilization, and adherence to production specifications.
• Coordinate and manage outside sewing contractors, ensuring they meet Royal Apparel's quality standards, production requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor quality at every stage of production, identifying issues early and implementing corrective actions.
• Review samples, first production runs, and finished goods to ensure products meet specifications.
• Work closely with the production, technical, and operations teams to resolve construction, fit, and quality issues.
• Track production schedules and ensure orders remain on schedule.
• Maintain strong communication with contractors regarding quantities, workmanship, deadlines, and quality expectations.
• Inspect work in progress and finished garments for sewing, cutting, measurements, construction, and overall workmanship.
• Develop and maintain consistent production and quality-control procedures.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate production status to management.
• Ensure contractors consistently follow Royal Apparel's standards and specifications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing or garment production, preferably in domestic/U.S. production.
• Strong knowledge of apparel cutting and sewing operations.
• Experience managing outside sewing contractors or garment factories.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and quality control.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot production and workmanship issues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple production orders simultaneously.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Made-in-USA apparel production is a strong plus.

Skills

• Manage and motivate production personnel.
• Oversee in-house cutting operations.
• Manage outside sewing contractors and hold them accountable for quality and delivery.
• Recognize production and workmanship problems quickly.
• Maintain consistent quality throughout every stage of manufacturing.
• Keep production schedules on track.
• Communicate effectively with management, employees, and outside contractors.
• Take ownership of production results from cutting through the finished garment.

Pay

$100K–$125K, based on experience.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package offered.