Production Manager

SWIM USA is the premiere designer and manufacturer of women's swimwear located in the Easton, PA area. We are 84 years young and seeking a dynamic Production Manager to join our expanding team.

SWIM USA designs, markets and manufactures women's swimwear for consumers around the world. Our long-term success was founded on the principles of delivering high quality apparel, superior customer service and a strong team-oriented culture. We pride ourselves on being a leader in the industry.

In this position, the Production Manager will coordinate and manage product needs between sales, design, and manufacturing entities overseas for our clients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Development/Pre-Production

• Create, manage, and assume ownership of seasonal Time and Action Calendars for each account/line
• Coordinate, prepare and lead Cross Functional Team mtgs
• Responsible for assessing customer requirements and creating/ update, approve and communicate customer compliance requirements which include finishing requirements, labels, tickets, packaging, certifications, testing, QC requirements etc.
• Operate and responsible for all brand specific finishing Requirements in PLM system (YPLM)
• Order sample yardage and pre-position greige. Responsible for supporting solution and options
• Manage all sampling and swatch book needs
• Follow up and drive resolution with PD teams on all strike-off, lab dip and fabric development needs
• Partner with Tech and Design teams on status updates. Elevate risk and collaborate on solutions
• Coordinate with Sales and Production Operations on factory bulk capacity planning and costing
• Negotiate with suppliers and comply with MOQ's, lead times and surcharges
• Accountable for defining development risk in; cost, lead-time, customer requirements, etc.

Production

• Create bulk production Style Set up, purchase orders and cutting lists - matching to 'Blue Cherry'/QLIK reports
• Understand and utilize ERP system (Blue Cherry) to communicate any production or development issues
• Communicate with factories, fabric and trims suppliers as needed
• Track and log factory liabilities, expenses/invoices
• Participate in production WIP's follow-up
• Prepare and support Unit Planning Meetings
• Communicate and manage delivery risks with Sales Teams, Asia counter parts, suppliers and in some cases customers
• Work with Sales and Warehouse for inventory transfers to ensure work orders are complete and accurate

Logistics

• Follow up with logistics teams on transit tracking through 'Air Table' and communicate risk
• Vet air transit requirements
• All other duties as assigned by Senior Product Manager

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, however, will consider job experience.
• A minimum of 5 year's experience in production with participation in sourcing process
• Must be organized, detail oriented and follow up skills
• Must possess strong computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be able to work with numbers
• The ability to work with Asia-based suppliers after work hours

www.swimusa.com

SWIM USA is an EOE