Production Manager

Streetwear Menswear Brand
Hybrid role – Downtown LA
Full Time

Core Responsibilities

Production & Vendor Management

• Manage all domestic and overseas factories (cut & sew, knits, washes, trims)

• Issue and track PPOs, bulk POs, production calendars

• Lead TNA (time & action) tracking across all styles

• Negotiate MOQs, lead times, and production pricing in partnership

• Maintain strong factory relationships while enforcing accountability

Sampling ? Bulk Execution

• Oversee PP, SMS, TOP samples

• Approve bulk readiness in coordination with Creative + Tech Design

• Ensure materials, trims, labels, packaging are ordered and aligned

• Flag risks early (fabric delays, wash inconsistencies, capacity issues)

Costing & Margin Control

• Track cost changes from sample to bulk

• Ensure production aligns with target margins (wholesale + DTC)

• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising brand quality

• Support seasonal costing scenarios for key accounts (UO, Nordstrom, PacSun, etc.)

Quality Control

• Establish and enforce QC standards per category

• Manage in-line and final inspections

• Resolve defects, reworks, or claims with factories

• Prevent repeats of quality issues through process improvements

Logistics & Delivery

• Coordinate ex-factory dates, ship modes, and destinations

• Work with Ops/Warehouse on inbound scheduling

• Support direct-to-retailer shipments when required

• Ensure compliance with retailer routing guides

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Daily coordination with:

• Creative Director

• Tech Designer

• Operations / Warehouse

• Sales agency

• Translate creative intent into realistic production plans