DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Step into a world where everyday comfort meets cutting-edge design. This premier home textile innovator transforms living spaces globally by designing, manufacturing, and distributing top-tier bedding, bath, and home decor products. Partnering with major global retailers, the company blends trend-forward creativity with robust supply chain expertise to deliver exceptional quality at an incredible value. Fueling this success is a collaborative, high-energy culture that empowers creators, thinkers, and builders. By joining this fast-growing industry leader, talent gains the opportunity to shape modern lifestyle trends, work with inspiring global brands, and fast-track their career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. Five days a week in NYC offices on 5th Ave. Full benefits. We are looking for an experienced Director of Production to lead the end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations for our home fashions division. You will oversee everything from raw material sourcing and textile procurement to cutting, sewing, finishing, and final packaging. Your main goal is to make sure our bedding, window treatments, bath textiles, and decorative accessories are produced on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Need to be able to lead a team of six in the US and a team of ten in China. Key Responsibilities Manage Production Operations: Oversee day-to-day manufacturing workflows from design handover to final packaged goods, ensuring smooth line balancing and output goals Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination: Partner closely with global fabric mills, trim suppliers, and overseas or domestic manufacturing plants to negotiate timelines, manage costs, and track raw material inventory Scheduling & Planning: Build and maintain realistic production schedules that align with seasonal retail drops, internal sales forecasts, and customer delivery windows Quality Assurance: Enforce strict quality control checkpoints for fabric integrity, color accuracy, stitching standards, and sizing specifications unique to home textiles Cost Control & Efficiency: Monitor production budgets, minimize waste, and implement continuous process improvements (such as Lean manufacturing strategies) to optimize manufacturing efficiency Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and schedule production supervisors, floor staff, and quality inspectors across shifts. Foster a safe, accountable, and collaborative shop floor culture Compliance & Safety: Enforce workplace safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and ethical manufacturing standards Requirements & Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of proven production management experience specifically within apparel, textiles, or home fashions/soft goods manufacturing Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent work experience will also be considered) Technical Skills: Strong understanding of textile construction, cutting and sewing operations, and supply chain logistics. Proficient in ERP/production management software and Microsoft Office Leadership Skills: Excellent team-building, conflict-resolution, and decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to bridge the gap between design teams, overseas vendors, and factory workers All Candidates must be able to provide work related references. Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr