Production Manager

Production Manager The GoodkindGroup New York, NY Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Cost management Manufacturing management Teamwork Operations management Spreadsheets Negotiating purchasing contracts Productivity software Factory experience Garment construction Full Job Description Senior Production Manager (Private Label - Costco Account)

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Salary:

$100,000 to 120,000 annually About the Role We are seeking a strategic, highly analytical Senior Production Manager to drive our seasonal apparel production processes for our Costco Private Label and Control Brand programs. This is a true "end-to-end" role—you will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle from initial costing and development through to final delivery. Costco operates on massive volume, tight margins, and strict compliance standards; this role requires someone who thrives on precision, scale, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate understands how to maintain high-quality design aesthetics while optimizing factory capacity, managing strict costing models, and navigating complex logistics to meet Costco's rigorous vendor requirements.

Key Responsibilities Production & Timeline Management:

Establish & Drive Timelines:

Set clear calendar expectations and ensure 100% on-time execution according to the critical path development calendar to meet strict Costco drop windows.

Troubleshooting & Technical Leadership:

Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and resolving quality, garment construction, and technical manufacturing issues before mass production.

Design Optimization:

Drive enhancements and modifications to designs and materials (including derivative and high-volume value products) to maintain aesthetic standards while hitting aggressive cost-per-unit targets.

Logistics & Overseas Operations:

Lead and track all global shipment departures and arrivals, closely managing overseas factory operations to minimize delays.

Sourcing, Costing & Factory Negotiation:

End-to-End Costing Mastery:

Must have extensive hands-on costing experience. Define, analyze, and oversee rigorous costing models to protect margins on low-margin, high-volume programs.

Factory Negotiations:

Partner with vendors and factories to negotiate material commitments, mitigate tariff impacts, and drive price cuts/reductions to achieve financial goals.

High-Volume Capacity Planning:

Manage vendor performance and allocate production space by sourcing office, region, and country to handle massive club-level order volumes.

Supply Chain & Packaging Flow:

Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Operations, and factories to ensure a flawless flow of goods. Oversee compliance regarding Costco-specific packaging, folding, palletizing, and labeling requirements.

Market Research & Compliance Reporting:

Market & Innovation Tracking:

Continuously evaluate the marketplace for innovations in manufacturing, fabrication, and cost-effective construction; regularly share insights with Sales and Design.

Operational Reporting:

Create and maintain comprehensive production status reports, testing logs, and a master archive of materials, trims, and fabrics.

Relationship Management:

Retailer & Factory Communication:

Manage daily communications, feedback loops, and QA results between Costco buying teams, internal partners, and overseas vendors.

Line Adoption:

Play an active role in the line adoption process alongside internal Sales, Design, and the retail partner teams.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

Experience:

5-7 years of proven experience in apparel production and sourcing, with significant experience managing high-volume retail accounts (Club channel or Big Box experience is highly preferred).

Production Ownership:

Proven track record as an "end-to-end" production professional who takes total ownership of the product lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Shipping & Financial Acumen:

Deep understanding of what it means to truly "land a garment." Must be fully proficient with industry payment and shipping terms, including

FOB, DDP

(Delivered Duty Paid), and LDP (Landed Duty Paid).

Costco Compliance Knowledge:

Prior familiarity with Costco vendor compliance, testing standards, performance metrics, and packaging/folding regulations is a major asset.

Technical Apparel Expertise:

Deep knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, yield optimization, trim, and print techniques.

Tech Savvy:

Proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills for tracking and costing sheets are required) and Adobe Creative Suite.

Professional Strengths:

Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset. Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines with a strong commercial sensibility for merchandising and design.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Costing:

5 years (Required) negotiating with factories: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person