The Director of Production manages the development, costing, order placement, and overall product execution.  The Director is responsible for all follow up with factories/cross functional teams in order to ensure quality product and timely delivery. They will be part of the Under Armour team within the Kids division.

Strategy & Innovation

• Perform competitive research; continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and report on applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction
• Identify significant innovations and share with supervisors in Production and partners in Merchandising and Design on a regular basis
• Maintain archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production

Operations and Results

• Create approved vendor matrix based on understanding both the needs of design and the margin goals of the company. Must possess strong negotiating skills to ensure profitability
• Maintain and update work in process on daily basis; prioritize wip with factory/agents to accommodate customer delivery dates
• Partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, in context of larger assortment and cost structure
• Follow and enforce production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; work closely with technical design/design to ensure on time approvals; as well as VP of QA to execute quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions; adhere to and enforce production standards set
• Troubleshoot quality and technical issues with factories, mills, vendors and team(s); execute efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
• Advise management on capacity planning and performance management by vendor; contribute accurate information for costing models
• Pre-book all necessary fabric and trims, allocate production across vendors and reserve adequate production space

Customers & Relationships

• Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria
• Coordinate interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Travel to factories, where appropriate

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
• Attract, develop and retain talent
• Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design
• Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques specifically relating to sportswear and denim.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years’ experience in children’s apparel production and sourcing; relevant experience in t-shirts, fleece, denim, outerwear,
• expert level computer skills (advanced Excel)

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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