Apparel Production Manager, F1 Apparel

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy Formula 1? Then you're in luck!

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Apparel 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. This is not a remote position.This position reports into the SVP of Consumer Products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the full production lifecycle from development through delivery ensuring product quality, on-time execution, and margin optimization across multiple large-scale programs 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 Graphic 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

QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of experience in apparel production, with a strong focus on private label or major retail / club programs In-depth knowledge of strict sustainability compliance, testing, and delivery requirements Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and large seasonal orders simultaneously Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management skillsStrong negotiation and vendor relationship management abilities PLM experience required Proficient in Excel and familiar with production calendars and costing tools Experience managing or mentoring a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insomniac Events