Company Description
FORM is a wellness platform located in Los Angeles, offering a variety of workouts, meal plans, and mindfulness sessions. Founded by Sami Clarke, FORM aims to provide accessible fitness solutions for everyone, anytime, anywhere. FORM also expanded into activewear in 2023. This role will be for Shop Form Activewear only.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to join our small but mighty design department based out of Los Angeles . The Production Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes, from sourcing materials to final product delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fashion production management, exceptional organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail.
This position will report to the Head of Design. Part Time based in Los Angeles.
Role Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire production process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality womenswear ready-to-wear garments.
- Collaborate closely with design to plan and execute production schedules according to business objectives and customer demands.
- Source and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and components while maintaining quality standards.
- Manage POs by confirming orders with our team as well as communicating orders to our overseas teams and factories. This also includes following up weekly to ensure production is completed correctly.
- Point of connect for our fulfillment team ensuring they have everything they need to process and fulfill orders in a timely manner.
- Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks at various stages of production to maintain exceptional quality standards and minimize defects.
- Develop and maintain production budgets, closely monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising product quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production-related issues, coordinating efforts to address challenges and meet production goals.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in fashion manufacturing, applying knowledge to drive innovation and improve production processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Production Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Proven experience as a Production / Manufacturing Manager within the fashion industry.
- Strong knowledge of garment production processes, techniques, and materials, with a focus on quality control.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in using production management software and tools to track progress, manage inventory, and analyze production data.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and 3PLS.
- Proactive and detail-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy in all production-related activities.
