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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*