Senior Production Manager (Mens Apparel)24 Seven Talent • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Senior Production Manager (Mens Apparel)
24 Seven Talent • Los Angeles, CA, US
16 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description7+ years of experience in apparel production, with a strong focus on private label or major retail / club programs. In-depth knowledge of retailer compliance, testing, and delivery requirements. Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and large seasonal orders simultaneously. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management skills. Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management abilities. PLM experience required (Centric PLM preferred). Proficient in Excel and familiar with production calendars and costing tools. Experience managing or mentoring a team.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Production Manager to lead production for a high-volume apparel division serving major retail accounts. In this leadership role, you will oversee the full production lifecycle—from development through delivery—ensuring product quality, on-time execution, and margin optimization across multiple large-scale programs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage the production calendar, ensuring all key milestones are met across multiple programs.
- Oversee vendor capacity planning and workload distribution to align with order volume and delivery timelines.
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Sales to execute seasonal strategies.
- Negotiate cost, delivery terms, and production lead times with factories to achieve margin goals.
- Anticipate and resolve production challenges, identifying risks and implementing proactive solutions to maintain quality and deadlines.
- Track and approve lab dips, strike-offs, trims, fit samples, and TOPs.
- Ensure all production and testing standards meet retailer compliance and packaging requirements.
- Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement in speed, cost efficiency, and product quality.
- Collaborate with Compliance and Logistics teams to ensure smooth handoff, booking, and delivery.
- Supervise and mentor junior production staff, including coordinators and assistants.
Skills & Qualifications :
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Senior Production Manager • Los Angeles, CA, US