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HYBE America · 1 month ago

Associate Production Manager

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

HYBE America is part of a global leader in music, entertainment, and technology, seeking an Associate Production Manager to manage the production of high-quality merchandise for artists. This role involves sourcing suppliers, managing production timelines, ensuring quality control, and coordinating logistics to deliver products that reflect the artists' creative vision.

Entertainment

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify and secure reliable suppliers, materials, and accessories for a wide range of merchandise categories. Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate terms, manage PO, and ensure quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across all partners

Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage production timelines across concurrent projects, aligning with merchandising strategies and artist release schedules. Coordinate materials flow, sampling rounds, and manufacturing milestones to meet deadlines

Sample Development & Product Realization: Lead the creation, revision, and approval of product samples across apparel, accessories, and collectibles. Facilitate feedback loops with designers, product strategists, and artist labels to ensure final products reflect creative intent, artist’s identity, technical feasibility, and customer standards

Quality Control & Product Compliance: Implement quality checkpoints throughout the development and manufacturing process. Monitor materials, construction, packaging, and labeling to ensure adherence to HYBE standards, customer expectations, and safety regulations

Cross-Functional Communication & Issue Resolution: Act as the production lead across internal teams (design, merchandising, artist labels, logistics) and external partners (suppliers, 3PLs). Maintain clear, proactive communication to resolve issues quickly and ensure smooth operations

Logistics, Shipping & Delivery Coordination: Manage in/outbound logistics in partnership with warehouse and freight forwarders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery for tour, pop-up, and eCommerce channels. Oversee packaging specs, shipping documents, and customs compliance where applicable

Inventory & Cost Management: Track production inventory and monitor delivery accuracy. Analyze product costs and margins, support pricing strategies, and manage production budgets to protect profitability

Market/Fandom Awareness & Product Optimization: Stay informed on market trends, competitor goods, and consumer preferences. Use insights to support product development, sourcing decisions, and assortment improvements that strengthen fan engagement and business results

Qualification

Production PlanningVendor ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteProject ManagementQuality ControlMarket AwarenessBilingual KoreanBilingual EnglishCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving