Freelance Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Track work in progress (WIP) across development and production timelines.
• Cook up sample management, including sample status, routing, and approvals.
• Follow up on costing submissions, revisions, and outstanding production details.
• Serve as a key point of contact for factory communications and production updates.
• Manage approval routing to ensure timely decisions and milestone completion.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and status reporting.
• Partner with internal teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and keep production moving forward.
• Use B Product, NetSuite, and Slack to manage workflows, data, and team communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated apparel production experience in a fast-paced retail or fashion environment.
• Experience in menswear and/or tailored categories strongly preferred.
• Women’s wear production experience will also be considered.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions with minimal onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of production calendars, costing processes, sample workflows, and factory communication.
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Comfort working with production and business systems; experience with B Product and NetSuite is preferred.