Production Manager

Permanent Employee, Full-time, Remote, PST Shift
Monthly Net Salary: $1,400 to $1,800

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee the end-to-end production process—from coordinating forecasts and purchase orders to managing vendor performance, ensuring product quality, and driving on-time delivery. This role is essential in maintaining operational alignment across the business, building strong vendor relationships, and upholding best-in-class production standards. The ideal candidate has experience in apparel production and thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Production Oversight:

    • Manage the full production lifecycle, ensuring purchase orders (POs) are executed and shipped on time and in full (OTIF).

    • Monitor production milestones and proactively resolve delays or risks.

    • Collaborate with Planning and Logistics teams for seamless PO hand-offs and shipment coordination.

  • Vendor Relationship & Performance Management:

    • Maintain strong, transparent relationships with global manufacturing partners.

    • Lead quarterly business reviews using vendor performance scorecards to evaluate KPIs (OTIF, quality, lead times).

    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendors based on performance insights.

  • Quality Assurance & Compliance:

    • Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure product standards are consistently met.

    • Coordinate quality inspections at key stages of production (e.g., inline, pre-shipment) via internal or third-party QA teams.

    • Manage QA vendor relationships and ensure timely, actionable inspection reporting.

    • Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., garment labeling, care labels).

  • Forecast Management & Raw Material Tracking:

    • Monitor vendor production forecasts and align on capacity and timelines.

    • Track adherence to forecasted volumes and delivery schedules.

    • Oversee raw material readiness owned by vendors to support production timelines.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    • Partner with Planning and Logistics to align production with sales and inventory needs.

    • Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and vendors, maintaining transparency and production flow.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.

  • 4+ years of experience in apparel production or operations, preferably in a start-up or high-growth brand.

  • Experience managing global vendors and third-party QA partners.

  • Strong track record of managing production timelines, resolving delays, and upholding quality standards.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven in decision-making.

  • Proficiency in production tools such as Excel and PLM systems.

  • Familiarity with ERP (NetSuite), PLM (Centric), Anvyl, MRP, or similar production-related platforms.

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