The Associate Production Manager is responsible for tracking all aspects of the supply chain for on-time delivery. This position ensures all timelines are met and problems are solved to ensure the production schedule is maintained. The Associate Production Manager acts as the liaison between all agents/vendors and internal cross functional teams ensuring all timelines are met and production is approved / produced according to the brand and customer requirements. The Associate Production Manager will work independently and guide TPR associates on production responsibilities while driving supply chain efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Develop & lead team associate
- Execute the production calendar
- Maintain relationships at all levels; externally with agent/vendors overseas and internally with cross functional teams
- Partner cross functionally with Design, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and Planning Teams to ensure all approvals are in place for on-time delivery
- Manage the production process with overseas vendors including greige placement and reserving capacity in advance
- Responsible for accuracy in SAP system at all times
- Monitor the time & action calendar to meet key milestones
- Review capacity plans and analyze output per line to be sure delivery requirements are feasible. Challenge the agent/vendor as needed
- Maintain and distribute company procedures and onboard new vendors as required
- Track and follow up with cross functional teams on pre-production activities
- Fabric submits, counters for quality, lab dips, shade bands, hand looms, strike-offs, and bulk fabric
- Trim submits, cups, elastics, labels, packaging, hang tags, etc...in short, all accessories and components relative to the final product
- Fabric and garment test results
- Submits for Fit, PP (preproduction) and TOP (top of production) samples
- Submits for UPC and carton stickers, pass to Production for their co-share with Sales Ops Department for scan approval and check to PO for accuracy
- Packaging developments and submits
- Identify and raise quality and technical issues with overseas agents/vendors
- Track bulk materials, trims, and packaging to be in-factory in time to meet factory’s production schedule
- Monitor WIP output and propose solutions for low productivity if needed
- Compare forecasted units vs. actual bulked quantities
- Manage the procedure for sample preparation for Retail Buyers (such as Target, Kohl’s, etc.)
- Understand each retailer’s requirements and provide information to the agent/vendor on packing requirements, ticketing, hanger, etc.
- Arrange PP and TOP sample requirements for internal teams as well as corporate/retailer
- Follow up on delivery schedule and communicate to cross functional teams delivery extensions when necessary
- Collaborate with vendor on CBM’s, vessel bookings, and uploading shipping docs in EZ Commerce
- Review PO release for payment
- Initiate and manage chargebacks to agents/vendors for non-compliance
Qualifications:
- Proven garment manufacturing experience in Intimates
- 7+ years + of production related experience
- Strong knowledge of Intimates production including manufacturing, product engineering, product lifecycle, calendar
- Experience in management, trade regulations, fabric performance, garment construction, and testing standards
- Excellent verbal & written communication, presentation, time management, detail-oriented, negotiation, and problem-solving ski
- Embraces a fast-paced working environment
- Strong excel skills – minimum intermediate level, word, and outlook
- SAP related experience a plus
- Airtable experience a plus
Annual salary starting at $85,000.
The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.
