Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Status: Full-time / 100% on-site
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 annually

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

Primary 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

Experience

• 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