Production Manager

About the role

• Based in our DTLA office, the Production Manager will be helping drive the day-to-day operations of a global supply chain across apparel and accessories. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role for someone who thrives on keeping things moving — tracking status, solving problems in real time, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks between creative vision and customer delivery. You will work closely with vendors, cross-functional partners, and internal stakeholders to keep product on track across quality, timing, and cost. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Production.

Key Objectives:

• Execute the daily production operations that keep our calendar, quality, and delivery targets on track.
• Support vendor performance management through consistent communication, tracking, and follow-up.
• Partner proactively with cross-functional teams — PD, Sourcing, QA, and Procurement — to flag risks early and drive solutions.
• Maintain clear, accurate visibility into development and bulk production status across all categories.

What you’ll do

• Vendor Communication & Support - Serve as a consistent point of contact for vendors on day-to-day production matters. Communicate priorities clearly, follow up on outstanding items, and **escalate** vendor performance issues to the Sr. Manager of Production as needed. Participate in vendor meetings and business reviews, contributing to relationship management alongside senior leadership.
• Calendar & Delivery Tracking - Own the day-to-day tracking of production milestones across the seasonal calendar. Proactively identify delays or risks and communicate them clearly with recommended solutions. Attend and contribute to cross-functional checkpoint meetings, holding partners accountable to deadlines and following up on action items.
• Quality Coordination - Partner with QA to coordinate third-party testing and inspection activity at vendors. Track and communicate quality results, flag issues early, and support continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with the Sr. Manager of Production.
• Inventory & Lead Time Management - Maintain visibility into bulk production status, lead times, and key inventory milestones. Help identify opportunities to improve lead times or reduce MOQ risk in partnership with Procurement and vendors.
• Cost Support - Assist with cost tracking and analysis across the vendor base. Flag cost variances or concerns to the Sr. Manager of Production.
• Compliance Support - Support the team’s ESG and compliance initiatives by ensuring vendor documentation, audit requirements, and compliance tracking are maintained and up to date.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with PD, Sourcing, QA, and Procurement to ensure smooth handoffs and timely decisions across the development and production process. Be a reliable, solutions-oriented partner who brings visibility and follow-through to every function they touch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in apparel production, with at least 3 years in a manager-level or equivalent role.
• Solid understanding of global sourcing and vendor management across multiple production regions.
• Hands-on experience managing seasonal production calendars and delivery tracking.
• Proficiency in PLM, ERP, G-Suite, and Excel (pivot tables, tracking tools, reporting).
• Strong communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented working style.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience across both apparel and accessory categories.
• Alignment with brand aesthetic and customer.
• Other languages are an asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with a potential yearly bonus
• Benefits package and generous discount on product.
• A relaxed dress code with a fun and respectful workplace.
• An appreciation for work-life balance.
• An opportunity with a long-running, well-respected and growing company.