Product Development & Production Manager

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high‑fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of New Orleans, with headquarters in both New Orleans and New York City. Since its 2013 launch, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for handcrafted sun and optical frames that emphasize quality, individuality, and design. The brand operates brick‑and‑mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, a thriving e‑commerce platform, and distribution through premier independents and top national retailers.

Role Overview

The Product Development & Production Manager owns execution and coordination of production tracking across the business. Positioned at the center of the product development lifecycle, the role ensures orders move from development through delivery with clear visibility, strong cross‑functional alignment, and consistent follow‑through. The manager acts as the connective tissue between Design, Marketing, Planning, and the Trade Office, maintaining a real‑time view of production status, surfacing risks early, and driving issues to resolution. The role also owns end‑to‑end sourcing and execution for domestic and non‑core product categories. This position is based in either the New Orleans or NYC headquarters, working five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead core production and tracking meetings, driving clear agendas, ownership, and follow‑through on all action items.
• Provide visibility into all orders, milestones, and delivery timelines across the production lifecycle, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date tracking at all times.
• Coordinate production tracking across Design, Marketing, Planning, and Trade Office, aligning teams on timelines, priorities, and execution.
• Identify risks and delays early, communicate clearly, and escalate to appropriate stakeholders to protect timelines.
• Track vendor and production partner performance against milestones, ensuring accountability and clear attribution of delays.
• Drive issue resolution across production and sourcing, ensuring problems are owned and resolved quickly without unnecessary escalation.
• Maintain clean, reliable systems and reporting that provide accurate visibility into production status and risks.
• Own sourcing and production execution for domestic and non‑core product categories, including vendor identification, onboarding, and management.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in production, supply chain, or project management roles within a consumer, retail, or product‑driven business.
• Experience working with international manufacturing partners; Asia experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate across cross‑functional teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and drive execution without perfect information.
• Clear communicator who can align teams and push for accountability.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a bias toward action and follow‑through.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision, and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, AD&D, supplemental voluntary coverage
• FSA Plan & HSA Program
• 401(k) investment options
• Adoption assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Quarterly cultural spend
• Ongoing training and development, including an educational allowance
• 10 paid holidays and paid time off accrual
• KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance