Associate Production Manager

Job Summary:

To coordinate and manage product needs between sales, design, and manufacturing entities overseas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Development/Pre-Production

• Follow up and help maintain seasonal Time and Action Calendars for each account/line
• Attend Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings and provide recaps for distribution to Product Manager
• Support all required entries in our PLM system (YPLM), requires a strong knowledge of ERP or PLM systems.
• Assist in ordering, tracking and communication follow up for sample yardage and components
• Follow up, track, and communicate progress regarding all sampling and swatch book needs
• Follow up with PD team on all strike-off, lab dip and fabric development status
• Follow up and track Tech and Design team's status and approvals
• Help keep track of MOQ's, lead times, surcharges, and expenses

Production:

• Assist in creating bulk production purchase orders and cutting lists - matching to our ERP system (Blue Cherry'/QLIK reports)
• Learn to optimize 'Blue Cherry' reporting systems
• Learn how to communicate with our internal team members, factories, fabric, and trims suppliers as needed under the supervision of their managers
• Help track and log factory liabilities, expenses/invoices
• Participate in production WIP's follow-up
• Complete Work Orders for warehouse inventory transfers
• Other ad-hoc duties/reporting as assigned by Product Manager

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, however, will consider job experience.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of woven background as this position would support cover-ups. Swim background not required, but must have at least 2-3 years experience in production and ideally PD/R&D.
• Knowledge of the lab dips and strike off process, as well as be able to work with cross-function teams, most especially technical services is required.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate/advanced level of Excel skills required
• Must be organized, detail oriented with excellent follow up skills
• Must be able to accurately work with numbers
• Ability to work as a team member and follow direction
• Must have a keen sense of urgency and have an eagerness to learn new skills
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and changes

Working Conditions: Office

Travel: N/A

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk 8 hours/day

All candidates MUST provide proof of at least 1 (one) COVID vaccination at the time an offer is made, or contact the SWIM USA Human Resources team, if eligible for an exemption.

SWIM USA is an EOE