Production Manager

Production Manager Role: Key Job Responsibilities: Daily communication with design, merchandising, logistics agents and factories Maintain Production Tracking Reports (PTR)/ WIP reports to ensure on time delivery Assist Manager with all cost breakdowns to maintain margin expectations Maintain seasonal factory allocations and recaps Follow up with agents and factories on testing and compliance requirements Following up on all sample deliveries _____________________________________________________________ Business Skills Some prior experience in apparel sourcing Understanding brand price points and margin expectations Understanding the SKU Plan for both Main line and OP line Understanding our customer and our competitors Technical Skills Knowledge of garment production Some knowledge of fabric constructions and weights Knowledge of  PLM, Word and Excel Knowledge of technical packages Communication Skills Answering E-mails daily and accurately Thorough communication with all departments in the division: Sales, Design, Technical, etc. Continuous follow up on revisions, adds, drops etc. to insure implementation Providing accurate and up to date information to Supervisor Communicate information through out the division Organizational Skills Coming to meetings prepared and on time Recording accurate notes during meetings and fittings Maintaining all product files, approvals, orders, PTR, test reports Following up on all sample deliveries Maintaining all testing requirements for all styles Motivational Skills Focus energy on getting things done Focus energy on taking initiative Working as part of a team Offer solutions to ongoing issues A willingness to initiate change as the company grows in order to streamline process, improve efficiency and facilitate the growth of the company. Professional Behavior and Work Ethic Arriving to work on time Arriving to meetings on time Demonstrating respect towards your supervisor Demonstrating respect towards your team members