JD International: Production Manager - Apparel

Production Manager is needed in San Diego, United States.

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Client: JD International

Location: San Diego, United States

Contract: Contractor

Qualifications:

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment
• Experience working with Finance submitting monthly reports on time
• Attention to details in data reporting
• Strong leadership skills and highly collaborative
• Extensive experience, working knowledge, and existing relationship with vendors and factories domestic and overseas production
• Extensive experience in inventory management and monitoring
• 8yrs of experience in Production/Sourcing and/or Supply Chain roles of increasing scope, complexity, and leadership responsibility
• Knowledge of Production Trade Regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, and fabric and garment construction
• Ability to develop & implement strategies according to plans, monitor progress, and make the necessary adjustments to achieve objectives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills with strong follow through and attention to details
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and pro-active problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Strong costing and negotiation skills

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production to ensure that all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner, working closely, and addressing any issues or questions that may arise
• Develop and manage pre-production to post-production calendar (T&A) to hit target delivery dates for all programs
• Work with vendors to receive and review standard WIP reports weekly to ensure production schedule is on time
• Manage and analyze cost breakdowns: usage, unit cost, labor and overhead, and profit analysis
• Manage domestic raw material purchases and track costs
• Responsible providing Pre-cost information to Finance for all styles
• Act as a filter and support while negotiating and researching product costing
• Provide inventory and working progress monthly report to Finance
• Responsible for stock take and work with account on reconciliations
• Document all charge backs for senior management to review
• Evaluate internal team procedures and proactively pilot more efficient and effective processes
• Must have garment construction knowledge
• Manage excel spreadsheets weekly, including line lists and inventory reports
• Negotiate and confirm costing for multiple accounts
• Effectively use costing analysis to improve cost process implementation
• Improve department communication and emphasize margin building with more efficient design and materialization

Pay: $82,944.38 - $99,890.00 per year