Production Manager - Women's Apparel
We are a fast growing women's activewear and apparel company looking for a production manager with mass retail experience, specifically TARGET stores. We are looking for an experienced Product Development and Production Manager who is just well, ON IT. If you are a quick problem solver, a COMMUNICATOR, can work seamlessly with our Design Team AS WELL as our manufacturers to get product quick and in pristine quality, then keep reading.
Please check popflexactive.com and @popflex_active on Instagram to get a feel for what we create and the very active community we've built.
Qualifications:
- A solid understanding of women's apparel and fit (we are obsessed with fit and will take more than the standard 3 rounds to approve a prototype so need your help in relaying this to factories)
- Experience working for a brand that sold into TARGET stores successfully
- Experience working with TARGET approved suppliers and factories
- 3-5 years experience in a production role
- Creative problem solver, OBSESSED with efficiency and organization
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep to strict deadlines
- High ability to lead and direct and a proactive/can-do attitude
Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire communication and production process from initial inception, and development, to the final product shipped and delivered to the final destination (either our warehouse or the retailer)
- Work directly with the Design Team to set strict deadlines and calendars for sampling and production
- Use your knowledge of product development and processes to bring our products to market with speed and accuracy
- Work with Design and Technical Design to ensure tech packs are comprehensive and meet the product's goals for delivery, function, cost, fit, and commercial viability
- Communicate with sourcing offices and vendors daily (written and verbal) on pertinent design, development, delivery, and/or cost-related issues
- Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit target delivery dates and negotiate costs to meet target margin goals; suggesting alternatives when relevant
- Partner with the Design Team to facilitate and expedite collection line sheet production
- Manage and communicate all care label approvals in a timely manner
- Work with the Design Team and Manufacturers to ensure each style is executed with accuracy
- Communicate daily with overseas offices and vendors to resolve issues and follow up on the production process (if you are able to speak Mandarin or Cantonese, a plus)
- Follow up with vendors for Weekly Production Status Reports
- Project manage trims
Location: This is a remote role. However, preferably you are on the west coast so it is easier for meetings with our factories overseas.
Note: We usually like to start with paid contract work before we commit to FT, so that you get a fair chance to get to know us and we get a chance to know you. This is open for discussion.
TO APPLY: Please email your resume to careers@blogilates.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- apparel production: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- manadarin or cantonese (Preferred)
- vietnamese (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote