Senior Production Manager

Job Title: Senior Production Manager (RTW & Accessories)

Location: New York, NY (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Start Date: Immediate

About Us:

Kallmeyer is a New York based RTW and accessories brand which reimagines everyday staples as an elevated modern modular wardrobe. Each piece offers unique versatility which is polished yet unpretentious, through immaculate fit and fabrics, intelligent details and thoughtful balance.

The brand is committed to equitability through social impact and responsible manufacturing. Kallmeyer's flagship downtown store (est.2019) and Madison Avenue boutique (est.2025) – create a personalized and distinguished environment for customer experience and community engagement surrounded by hand-made furniture and carefully curated details.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and accomplished Senior Production Manager to oversee end-to-end production planning, and execution across all product categories.

This role is responsible for managing the manufacturing calendar, raw material planning and purchasing, and factory coordination to ensure on-time delivery aligned with quality, sustainability, and margin expectations. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with a strong ability to anticipate liabilities, problem solve, manage complexity, and drive execution of apparel and accessory production across multiple seasons at once. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the production calendar from raw material ordering through final delivery to logistic, retail, and wholesale teams.

• Lead seasonal production planning in alignment with design, development, and sales timelines and priorities.

• Forecast, plan, and place raw material orders (fabrics, trims, yarns, and components) to support production.

• Track and manage raw material liabilities, minimums, and inventory usage across seasons.

• Partner with Design & Development to ensure timely handoff of production approvals.

• Manage communication and foster positive brand relationships with domestic and international factories.

• Monitor production status across all styles and proactively address delays or risks.

• Issue and manage purchase orders for both raw materials and finished goods.

• Partner with Operations/Finance on costing, margin tracking, and payment schedules.

• Ensure on-time delivery of bulk production while maintaining luxury quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 5–8 years experience in production within a luxury or contemporary fashion brand
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field is preferred.
• Strong experience in production planning and raw material purchasing
• Proven ability to manage factory partnerships and timelines
• Deep understanding of production calendars, as well as garment quality and construction.
• Experience managing multiple categories (RTW, accessories; knitwear preferred)
• Strong proficiency Adobe Creative Cloud suite; familiarity with tech packs, BOMs, and Zedonk or other production softwares. 
• Positive attitude and sense of humor
• Dedication to excellence
• Willingness and desire to grow
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Must be based in NYC and available to work full-time on site, with ability to go to local factories as necessary.

Benefits:

• Salary range $90,000-115,000
• Access to competitive health and dental coverage + 401k options
• Entrepreneurial environment and independent workflow
• Opportunities for career growth and development with a rapidly growing luxury brand 
• Allocated staff clothing allowance
• Employee discounts on Kallmeyer merchandise
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief introduction outlining their qualifications and why they are passionate about joining Kallmeyer. Please send your application to View email address on manhattanjobs.com with the subject line "Senior Production Manager" - [Your Name]". We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. We believe a diverse and inclusive team drives creativity, innovation, and strength.