Manière De Voir · 3 hours ago
Production Manager
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expManière De Voir is seeking a talented Production Manager to join their team based in New York. The role involves overseeing the entire production process, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing budgets and supplier relationships.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the CEO, Buyers, Merchandisers and Designers
Develop, monitor, and manage the production calendar / time & action plan for all product lines, including sampling, approvals, bulk production, finishing, and delivery
Oversee factories overseas ensuring they meet quality, timeline, cost, and compliance expectations
Approve and manage budgets, costing negotiations and margin targets
Ensure tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, fit comments, and QC reports are correctly implemented and followed by factories
Conduct sample / fit / pre‑production reviews; implement corrective actions as needed
Manage internal cross‑functional communication: Design, Technical, Merchandising, Logistics
Forecast and manage risks: delays, material shortages, compliance or quality issues. Develop mitigation plans
Lead continuous improvements: cost reduction, efficiency in production, supplier performance, sustainability, waste reduction
Supervise junior production staff (coordinators, assistants) as applicable
Monitor and report on key metrics: production status, vendor performance, cost variances, delivery timelines, quality metrics
Ensure adherence to ethical, social, and environmental standards (e.g. labor laws, factory certifications, sustainable materials)
Effectively coordinate the designers, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure efficient production scheduling and timely delivery of products
Source and manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality materials and production standards
Maintain quality control standards throughout the production process to ensure products meet all quality and safety requirements
Oversee production budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and production is completed and delivered on time and within budget
Ensure production milestones and deadlines are met, addressing any delays or issues promptly
Oversee the creation and approval of production samples, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards
Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excesses
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years experienced in a similar role
An exceptional understanding of fashion demonstrating the ability to grow a business profitably
Strong commercial awareness
Strong product selection skills, combining data and knowledge/feel to select the right product for the right place
Strong analytical mind set and ability, with proven experience in an analytical role
To be able to problem solve & make decisive decisions
Strong communicator with excellent verbal & written skills, as well as demonstrating excellent relationship management skill
You have proven ability to build, lead and manage teams
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple deliverables with hard deadlines
Entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Company
Manière De Voir
We are driven by design & quality, & delivering investment pieces truly unique to the market that you can wear beyond the season.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase