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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