Production Manager - Women's Outerwear, Activewear & Sportswear

PRODUCTION MANAGERThe person will be responsible for Women’s Outerwear, Activewear and Sportwear production. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:RESPONSIBILITIESWork with and cultivate relationships with all cross functional teams (sales, planning, tech, fabric, design/product development, overseas vendors/factory agents and offices)Manage the activities of the production team adjusting to changing prioritiesManage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each styleMonitor and adhere to the established Time and Action CalendarDaily communication with overseas and internal departments to resolve issues that could affect deliveriesIdentify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the production departmentAddress logistical concerns with internal departments and overseas office, vendors, agentsKeep senior production team updated on issues that could impact quality and or deliveryCommunicate with all internal and external departments on issues that could affect production calendarPartner with sales regarding delivery extensions as neededManage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each styleIssuing POs to the vendors and factoriesCreate memos on shortages and overagesResolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech DesignMonitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendorsReview and approve shipment extensions.Approve vessel bookings with Import departmentQUALIFICATIONS7+ years of production/sourcing experienceExperience working with Costco and its full process and proceduresThorough garment and costing knowledge with strong factory negotiation skills. Making Cost sheets is a must. Well organized, with strong communication skills*MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN THE OFFICE 5 DAYS/WEEK*