Production Manager, Knits

What Will I Be Doing?

• Participates in initial concept meetings to gain understanding of the new collection seasonally
• Manage creation and maintenance of all development & production charts to achieve target prices and margins
• Purchase trims for proto and sales samples with Design direction
• Monitor, purchase, and track raw materials for trials, proto samples, salesman samples, & bulk production from suppliers
• Issue Design related memos for team (i.e. proto additions and cancellations, trim changes)
• Work with factories to prepare flash cost and build programs based on merchandising business requirements
• Create sample & production purchase orders and check all line sheets for accuracy
• Manage the set up and entry of all costing into RLM
• Prepare, update and analyse all costing for review with appropriate parties for line opening
• Place Bulk Commitments to factories and establish delivery flow of bulk goods against sales requirements - planning ahead to allow for on time deliveries
• Analyse and communicate issues with team and overseas factories & agents
• Manage & monitor the critical path across the whole business and track flow for to ensure on time delivery
• Work with the Logistics team to ensure that bulk arrives and is received in the relevant DCs according to the critical path
• Work with all suppliers to ensure production planning is in line with the critical path requirements
• Manage raw material and full garment testing with the mills and factories within the bulk timeline to ensure the highest quality of product is maintained
• Schedule weekly & bi-weekly calls with suppliers in order to build strong relationships, and manage any issues to ensure strong process and deliverables are in place
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to understand requirements in line with strategic goals, and prioritise initiatives to deliver to the timelines required (for example. Wholesale, Nordstrom, digital projects, seasonal collections etc)
• Manage & develop direct report
• Foster a culture of change management leading with the 'Why' and 'How' to enhance the 'What' we do
• Constantly drive transparency and communication across all stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment

What Skills Do I Need?

• Must be proficient in knit and sweater manufacturing
• Knowledge of apparel market and competition
• Experience working directly with a designer or designers in the development of knits and sweaters
• Existing relationships with overseas apparel factories
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and organisational skills
• 8+ years of relevant Production Managerial experience

Benefits

• Your career matters to us and we will do what it takes to help you on your journey in life
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits Plan include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care Accounts
• Commuter & Parking Saving Accounts
• 401(k) Enrollment - Traditional 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Voluntary Additional Life & Disability Coverage for Spouse and Child(ren)
• Basic Life and Disability
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Clothing Discount and Clothing Allotment