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We are a fast-growing apparel company located in South El Monte that is looking for a highly organized, hands-on Production Manager to oversee the daily production operations of the branded/licensing division. This person will connect product development, production (import and domestic), inventory, sales, fulfillment, and customer service to ensure that orders and projects move forward accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

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Position Summary:

The Production Manager will manage the operational productions of our branded/licensing division from product planning and production through inventory receipt, order fulfillment, and delivery. This is a hands-on role within a start-up/ growing division. The ideal candidate is experienced with both domestic and import productions and operations, comfortable in building systems, solving daily operational problems, holding team members and vendors accountable, and stepping in wherever needed to keep the business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Production and Vendor Coordination:

• Manage production team on schedules for domestic and overseas orders.
• Oversees productions with factories, dye houses, finishing facilities, printers, contractors, and other vendors.
• Monitor purchase orders, production status, approvals, quality-control requirements, and delivery dates.
• Follow up proactively on delays, discrepancies, and quality issues.
• Coordinate the movement of garments between vendors and processing facilities.
• Support cost control while maintaining product quality and delivery standards.

Operations and Workflow Management:

• Manage the daily operations of the division.
• Develop and maintain clear workflows, timelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Track open projects and orders to ensure production deadlines and customer commitments are met.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical solutions.
• Provide regular status updates and operational reports to senior management.

Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory receiving, organization, accuracy, and availability.
• Monitor stock levels and recommend replenishment quantities based on sales activity and upcoming demand.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate SKU, size, color, wash, and quantity information within company systems.
• Help establish inventory-control procedures that reduce shortages, overstock, and preventable errors.

Order Fulfillment and Logistics:

• Oversee wholesale, e-commerce, sample, and special-project order fulfillment.
• Ensure orders are processed, picked, packed, documented, and shipped accurately.
• Monitor delivery performance and resolve shipping or receiving problems.
• Work with sales and customer service to address backorders, shortages, returns, claims, and special shipping requirements. !! Required Experience !!
• Apparel, fashion, wholesale, manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with both domestic and overseas apparel productions.
• Knowledge of wholesale and DTC order fulfillment.
• Experience building SOPs, operational trackers, and performance reports.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience within the fashion related field in productions/ operations.
• At least 5 years of experience managing employees, vendors, or cross-functional workflows.
• Strong understanding of production timelines, purchase orders, inventory control, fulfillment, and logistics.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and respond calmly to changing priorities.
• Comfort working in a growing company where processes are still being developed.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and other apps.
• Experience with Shopify, inventory-management systems, or ERP software is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an emerging apparel brand.
• Direct involvement in product, production, and business-development initiatives.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving work environment.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person