Production Manager - Women's Outerwear, Activewear & Sportswear
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New York, NY · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
PRODUCTION MANAGER
The person will be responsible for Women’s Outerwear, Activewear and Sportwear production. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with and cultivate relationships with all cross functional teams (sales, planning, tech, fabric, design/product development, overseas vendors/factory agents and offices)
Manage the activities of the production team adjusting to changing priorities
Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
Monitor and adhere to the established Time and Action Calendar
Daily communication with overseas and internal departments to resolve issues that could affect deliveries
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the production department
Address logistical concerns with internal departments and overseas office, vendors, agents
Keep senior production team updated on issues that could impact quality and or delivery
Communicate with all internal and external departments on issues that could affect production calendar
Partner with sales regarding delivery extensions as needed
Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
Issuing POs to the vendors and factories
Create memos on shortages and overages
Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design
Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendors
Review and approve shipment extensions.
Approve vessel bookings with Import department
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years of production/sourcing experience
Experience working with Costco and its full process and procedures
Thorough garment and costing knowledge with strong factory negotiation skills. Making Cost sheets is a must.
Well organized, with strong communication skills
*MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN THE OFFICE 5 DAYS/WEEK*