Production Manager APPLY NOW
NYC, NY
Design
Tue, May 31, 2022
Full time
Negative is a new way to underwear. We believe that less is more. That what's not there is just as important as what is. In a world of pushed up and overdone, we’re intentionally not. We’re Negative – the first layer – closest to the skin. We focus on the essentials and ditch the rest.
TITLE: Production Manager (Production, QA, Operations)
REPORTS TO: Director Product Development & Production
Responsibilities Include:
- Daily communication with factories on all production related matters
- Manage the bulk production of all styles with Director of PD/Production including tracking of bulk materials in factory and PP/TOP approvals
- Create and maintain POs in Netsuite system
- Review and process all bulk PIs and invoices from factories and record/track payments
- Monitor and communicate with vendors on Time and Action and Work in Progress docs to ensure on time delivery of bulk
- Communicate with cross functional team on production/shipment status, creating visibility for peers and leadership team.
- Review packing lists and shipping docs prior to handing over goods to freight forwarders
- Assist in the development of new factories, including onboarding and training
- KPI and Scorecard Reporting – Develop comprehensive scorecard metrics, analyze for potential opportunities, and present with senior leadership team
- Manage and track the inbound and outbound shipping activities through the logistics partners and carriers
- Ensure compliance with trade regulations and documentation
- Monitor and manage freight budgets. Negotiate rates and contracts to align with growth objectives
- Review and approve weekly freight invoices for inbound/outbound shipments and duty statements for imports
- Determine, verify and maintain proper HTS codes of each product
- Manage and schedule 3rd party bulk inspections including quote approvals and review of reports.
- Create and Maintain vendor manuals for shipping, packaging, and testing
- Coordinate 3rd party material and garment testing
Qualifications and Competencies:
- 5-10 years’ experience in production management
- Experience in inbound/outbound, international/domestic logistics and warehouse operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Experience in customs clearance, brokerage, harmonized tariff system, international trade agreements for import and export
- Thorough understanding of garments, construction, and manufacturing processes
- Thorough understanding of garment and fabric technology
- Factory connections in women’s intimates
- Willingness to travel overseas to factories as required
- Detail oriented, with strong excel and power point skills
- Organized and very good follow up skills
- Sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities
- Team player
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable
- Self-starter
- Strong working knowledge of tech packs
- Clear and thorough understanding of product development and product cycle timelines