Production Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Liaise with design/product development to ensure a precise handover of information from design to production, within set deadlines and key calendar dates
• Liaise with local & overseas manufacturing partners as well as suppliers 
• Manage and maintain seasonal WIP 
• Issue all seasonal fabric, trim, & manufacturing PO's 
• Oversee PPS & TOP fittings and approvals
• Set up and update BOMs and costing in Apparel Magic
• Set up appropriate wash & care instructions, HTS codes, and label instructions by style
• Lead the costing reviews with VP of Design & Product to ensure all information is correct before market
• Quality control and coordinate with logistics manager on delivery to shipping
• Check invoices and proformas against POs and OCs 
• Monitor and actualize per unit costs, validating fabric, trim, CM, duty rates and shipping to ensure margin goals are met 
• Actively participate in problem solving to ensure all issues are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 3-4+ years’ experience in a similar role for a high-end luxury brand
• Experience in luxury fashion & knowledge of luxury finishings
• Strong organizational and time and action management skills
• Must possess strong planning, cost analysis and margin knowledge
• Basic understanding of garment construction and fabrics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Apparel Magic or other equivalent systems preferred
• Experience in small company environment
• Must be self-motivated and a hands-on team player with a positive attitude