Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Production Manager

San Francisco, CA

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 200 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.

Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.

At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.

About the Team :

Our Production team is always one step ahead. While many teams are responsible for responding to moments in the present, this one looks toward the future. From finessing the production of our silhouettes to developing new materials, our production gurus work hand-in-hand with our factory team to make sure the wheels of Rothy’s keep turning on our quest for a more sustainable future.

About the role :

The Production Manager is a process and execution expert who works closely with the Product, Merchandising, Design, Product Development and Production teams to keep everyone on track and optimized. They will drive alignment and ensure timely execution across product functions, creating processes and timelines that keep the team on time and on the task for all go-to-market initiatives including ad hoc product initiatives. The Production Manager will identify opportunities for efficiency and will implement improvements that drive effectiveness, speed and reduce complexity. They will represent the needs across all product related functions and champion continuous improvements to deliver the best products on time and on budget

What you’ll do :

Manage go-to-market product initiatives from start to finish including regular seasonal assortment, chase capsules and special projects that arise as part of brand-building efforts, such as collaborations and special partnerships

Build, own and drive go-to-market calendars and cross-functional milestones that represent Design, Merch, Inventory Planning, Retail teams and Wholesale teams, through development to production and delivery.

Communicate all calendar milestones with team members and maintain team calendars to reflect all milestone dates and updates

Develop and manage calendars, project schedules, workflows, and project status reporting, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple complex projects, work prioritization, planning and task delegation

Attend cross-functional meetings to understand the status of products and re-work calendars as needed with functional leads in Design, Merchandising and Planning

Manage weekly check ins with team to ensure deliverables are on time and keep team aware of timing changes and impacts of late or changed decisions

Partner closely with Product Development / Production teams, to ensure timelines are workable for factory and for Production & Development team members, approaching process and calendaring as a united front

Identify areas of opportunity for product process improvements and help to identify solutions

Develop and implement business process solutions, change requests, test plans and trainings

Lead and facilitate reviews focused on KPIs, action items, and goals to ensure all teams are tracking towards initiatives

Organize leadership meetings, setting agendas and communicating key objectives

Act as an integrator between teams, connecting the dots across departments and initiatives, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment of efforts toward the organization's strategic objectives

Oversee complex, cross-departmental projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery of outcomes

Establish project management frameworks, tools and templates to enhance clarity, collaboration and accountability

You are :

Able to present and skillfully negotiate to gain the support and commitment of others

Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and inspire as a change agent with a passion for results

Able to influence decision making up, down, and across the organization

Comfortable and energized by managing data sets, synthesizing insights, recommending actions, and developing presentations to facilitate communication with stakeholders

Comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment with limited direction

Able to effectively balance priorities and manage multiple time-sensitive projects at once

Passionate about aiding in driving company growth, requiring change, flexibility, nimbleness and open-mindedness. Not process for the sake of process, but process to enable growth

Able to foster collaboration, maintain team dynamics, and promote transparency within teams

You have :

5 years of product / production management experience in retail or related industry

Strong organizational and prioritization skills and incredible detail orientation

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and can create clear, compelling visual communications that help convey complex ideas to executive leadership and cross-functional teams

Confidence reporting to the Executive team, Product Team Leadership and other stakeholders and communicating progress of ongoing programs and initiatives

Familiarity with design thinking and iterative problem-solving processes in order to bring a creative, user-centered perspective to the table

Knowledge of Footwear and / or Accessory Product Development is a plus

Our benefits :

Generous paid time off

401k matching

Comprehensive health plans for you and your family

Supplemental mental health benefits

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Employee Discount Program!

Compensation Range : $120K - $141K

Salary : $120,000 - $141,000