Production Manager

Job Description:

The Production Manager manages the constant core and seasonal production process by coordinating the approvals and execution of manufacturing orders and by ensuring timely customer/overseas communication to achieve the goal of on time delivery. The main objective is for constant production management to insure ALL our orders are to ship correctly and on time.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all of production, implement processes to manage 50 million of production
  • Review orders from customers / check for accuracy
  • Create SKUS and Factory Purchase Orders in PLM and send to factories
  • Direct all production shipping guidelines to the factory such as Carton Marking, Labeling, UCC Labels
  • Manage and submit all “testing requests” as required by customers through BV or One Source
  • Monitor TNA of styles
  • Receive DHL production samples from overseas, check, photograph, log, and review
  • Constant review with PD/Sales/Design Team all approvals i.e. dips/strike-offs/trims
  • Communicate approvals/rejections to overseas teams by detailed photos down to the intricate details
  • Monitor status of fit approvals with Tech Design Team; communication with customer on fit status
  • Checking of lab dips, strike offs, pp samples, filing any necessary accessories etc.
  • Log PO info into PLM
  • Organize and request customer AD, PP, and TOP samples from overseas
  • Log on line to Customer’s websites and/or portal to review/train on Manual info as needed (BBB, BJS, Burlington, etc.)
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedure Manual for new customers
  • Review labels/hangtags for accuracy
  • Review and comment on product put up and hanging ways
  • Communication with sales team regarding program approval requests/samples
  • Daily email communication with overseas

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Key Attribute: Problem Solver
  • Ability to multitask in fast paced environment
  • Sensibility for merchandising/design
  • Superior organizational and communication skills
  • Contribute positively to dynamic team; teamwork environment
  • Ability to manage to and meet deadlines
  • Excel/PLM experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 10 years’ experience in an apparel/sourcing/production role

Benefits & Perks:

Artisan 34 offers an array of Perks. To name a few; Free Coffee, Drinks, Snacks, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work, and Summer Fridays. Artisan 34 offers Health, Dental, and Vision plans as well.