Senior Production Manager (Mens Apparel)

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 :