About Us:

A Houston-based women's swimwear brand that believes that coverage and confidence don’t have to be mutually exclusive. It's a global brand that produces high-quality, fashion-forward swimwear that can be worn season after season. Our products prioritize multifunctionality, style comfort, and design which makes its wearers stand out and feel most confident.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to organize and oversee the manufacturing of goods. You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output. We expect you to have deep know-how in production procedures, the ability to direct personnel toward maximum performance, and strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Liaise between the management and production to formulate production/order objectives, understand order and customer requirements, and set clear customer expectations.
• Identify gaps and areas of improvement in the production processes and formulate plans to mitigate the gaps
• Train incoming and tenured employees with proper production procedures
• Ensure that retailer partner are provided with updated invoice/line sheets
• Estimate costs and prepare budgets for raw materials and other related expenses in the production department.
• Organize workflow to meet production specifications and deadlines
• Manage and monitor production using metrics to identify and resolve issues
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel (i.e., order fulfillment associates)
• Identify the number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials, etc.) and make recommendations of resources for the production of new lines, existing lines, and additional relevant areas
• Manage and monitor equipment maintenance; Report equipment repair and replacement need to upper management.
• Ensure production output meets quality standards
• Work with the Operations Manager to enforce health and safety measures within the production areas
• Play a key role in managing, planning, pre-production, costing, and seasonal deadlines for the department
• Work closely with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to achieve margin goals while maintaining the integrity of the product and meeting quality expectations
• Drive the product through all stages of pre-production and production
• Work to achieve target cost margin through raw material selection and allocation
• Manage cost sheet with a cross-functional team from proto, SMS to the Production stage
• Build and manage seasonal Time-In-Actions with suppliers to meet seasonal deadlines for development and procurement
• Ensure testing protocols are established and adhered
• Advise management/CEO/Sales on delivery/margin challenges as they arise
• Track, receive, and confirm sales bookings at various stages
• Handle final cost negotiation with the factory as soon as orders have been passed
• Manage purchase order setup, including size breakdowns to distribute to vendors
• Build department's work-in-process report from pre-production through production
• Drive weekly cross-functional meetings covering pre-production and production deliverables
• Troubleshoot with key personnel on problematic styles before they become larger issues
• Actively review Sales bookings against cancel dates and production in distribution center dates
• Track top-of-production samples, ensure that they are received in a timely manner and meet expectations
• Conduct fittings with fit model ensuring that the fit is perfect
• Provide feedback to factories with any updates and changes that need to be made
• Source new fabric and or factories for upcoming collections
• Monitor factory ship dates and PO close dates
• Receive packing slips and track open balances

Requirements

Education: High school or College undergraduate

• Experience and Values:You have a deep knowledge of production management
• You got an excellent understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• You are knowledgeable in performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• You have experience in reporting on key production metrics
• You have an outstanding written and verbal communication ability
• Your organizational, leadership, and attention to detail skills are top notch
• You have strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• Must have extensive experience with fabrics
• Must have experience and knowledge of overseas factories and manufacturing
• You have proven experience working with factories directly
• Must be a proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently
• You possess strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload in order to meet all objectives
• You are very proficient in MS Office Applications

Benefits

• Casual, welcoming work environment
• A place to grow: a culture that is centered on learning and development, empowerment, collaboration, trust, and support
• Support for your physical wellness: Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Time for you and loved ones: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) totaling 3 weeks including holidays, vacation, and PTO

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is committed to fostering diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of business needs, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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