Senior Production Manager (footwear)

About Us Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Production From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results–driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives. Specific Responsibilities Would Include We are seeking a highly experienced and hands‑on Senior Production Manager (Slippers & Footwear) to lead end‑to‑end product execution across our slipper and footwear categories. This role will oversee the product lifecycle from development through production, partnering closely with Design, Sales, Merchandising, Materials, and overseas factory teams to ensure products are commercially viable, on time, cost‑effective, and built to quality standards. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in slipper and footwear construction, costing, fit, product development, and global production management, with strong factory relationships and the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. Product Development & Technical Execution Lead product development from concept through commercialization for slippers and footwear categories. Review and manage all stages of development including proto, fit, SMS, tooling, confirmation, and pre‑production. Partner with Design and Merchandising to ensure products are commercially viable while maintaining brand aesthetic and target margins. Evaluate constructions, materials, outsole options, upper treatments, and packaging for both cost and functionality. Provide technical guidance on slipper and footwear construction, fit, comfort, durability, and manufacturing feasibility. Troubleshoot fit and wear‑test issues and work with factories on corrective actions and improvements. Costing & Margin Management Own and negotiate FOB costing with overseas factories and suppliers. Analyze material consumption, labor, tooling, molds, freight, duties, and packaging components to achieve target margins. Benchmark costs across multiple factory partners and regions to drive competitive pricing. Support open costing analysis and identify engineering/value opportunities without compromising quality. Maintain costing grids, margin recaps, and pricing summaries for internal stakeholders. Production Management Manage production lifecycle from PO issuance through final shipment. Monitor WIP, production status, factory capacity, and shipment timelines to ensure on‑time delivery. Partner with overseas production and QA teams to proactively identify and resolve risks. Lead weekly production and status meetings with factories and cross‑functional teams. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, testing standards, and quality expectations. Drive corrective action plans for quality or delivery issues. Factory & Vendor Management Build and maintain strong relationships with factory partners across Asia and/or nearshore regions. Evaluate vendor capabilities, capacities, and technical strengths. Support factory allocation strategy based on pricing, execution, quality, and speed. Travel to factories as needed for development reviews, production management, troubleshooting, and strategic initiatives. Cross‑Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with Design, Sales, Planning, Logistics, and QA teams. Support process improvements and operational efficiencies across development and production workflows. Mentor and help develop junior team members and associates. Drive accountability, communication, and execution across global teams. Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have Bachelor’s degree preferred in Fashion, Footwear Design, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related field. 8–12+ years of experience in footwear/slipper production and product development. Strong technical knowledge of slipper and footwear construction, materials, fit, tooling, and manufacturing processes. Proven experience managing costing, negotiations, and production calendars. Strong understanding of global sourcing and manufacturing environments. Experience working with overseas factories and cross‑functional global teams. Strong Excel and costing analysis skills. Ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. In return, we provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate’s educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: #LI-Hybrid #LI-MC1 #J-18808-Ljbffr