Men's Production Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail oriented, proactive, and versatile Production Manager to join our Men's team. This individual will ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and quality standards by collaborating closely with design, product development, merchandising, vendors, and factories. The ideal candidate needs a strong understanding of the production lifecycle, excellent organizational skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full production lifecycle for assigned vendors.
- Monitor and track all purchase orders, production timelines, critical path milestones, ex-factory dates, and deliverables to avoid delays.
- Maintain up‐to‐date WIP reports for all styles from all assigned vendors to ensure proper production timelines are being met.
- Escalate issues or risks proactively to appropriate internal cross-functional teams.
- Manage bulk fabric and trims submissions - track, review against approved SMS fabric and/or lab dips for color and handfeel, send approval/comments.
- Work closely with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Materials, 3rd party QC & Logistics to ensure alignment and to resolve challenges.
- Review cost sheets with the Head of Production and lead pricing negotiations with vendors to meet margin goals.
- Communicate approvals, changes, and feedback to vendors.
- Participate in fittings, collection pass-offs, and seasonal reviews.
- Review quality control inspections and work with vendor on corrective actions for bulk as needed.
- Issue and update POs in our ERP system to ensure data integrity.
- Maintain accurate records of production status, vendor performance, and delivery schedules.
- Analyze past production issues and implement process improvements.
- Review and approve TOP (Top of Production) samples.
- Support the onboarding of new vendors as needed.
- Manage an associate / assistant.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in a related field of study preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Prior Men's Apparel experience is a plus.
Skills
- Costing & negotiation experience is required.
- Familiar with ERP/PLM systems, data maintenance, and data entry.
Who You Are
Professional Characteristics:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Personal Characteristics:
- Critical thinker
- Organized
- Flexible problem solver
- Independent
- Self-starter
- Team player
Who We Are
Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators. Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul. The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.