What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Majesty Brands?
The Production Manager executes and delivers quality and on time product including cost negotiation, factory placement and production. The Production Manager ensures the flow of information from pre-production through production. This position reports to the Head of Production/PD.
Responsibilities:
- Manage 2 Associates
- Source and negotiate with factories
- Manage overseas factory and vendor relationships
- Create and maintain WIP reports
- Monitor T&A calendar
- Communicate with factories on sample updates
- Approve layout of labels, hangtags, price tickets, and carton markings
- Ensure prompt resolution of all production related issues
- Negotiate and finalize costing and delivery
- Post pre-production hand-off with suppliers
- Effectively communicate all potential risks to the timeline with team lead
- Issue POs & manage PO log
- Source, develop, and negotiate all internal packaging & trim
- Monitor factory adherence to the vendor manual and chargeback agreements
- Engage and facilitate daily communication with vendors to address all production-related issues
- Initiate production fabric and garment testing, when applicable
- Lead weekly WIP meetings with factory partners to ensure transparency on timelines, quality standards, and troubleshoot any pending issues
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in production working on apparel/socks
- Strong understanding of development and production calendars
- Strong organizational, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Vendor management and cost negotiation skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study
- Must have management experience
- Advanced understanding of garment composition and quality control
- In depth analytical skills for apparel cost sheets
- Versed in managing a robust supplier base; fabric, trims, and manufacturing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, emphasis on international relationships
- Advanced Excel & G suite proficiency
- Ability to juggle competing priorities
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
