James Perse Enterprises · 17 hours ago
Production Manager
Downey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expJames Perse Enterprises is seeking an experienced and proactive Production Manager to manage the production process through final delivery at their Downey, CA location. The role involves managing vendor relationships, driving production timelines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining cost efficiency.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Partner with merchandising, planning, and product development on finished goods projections and fabric projections
Review seasonal buys, confirm delivery dates, and ship modes to production team to issue POs
Oversee final purchase orders sent to vendors and review delivery dates
Communicate with vendors to receive time and action information to ensure on time delivery
Daily communication with vendors to troubleshoot production related issues and report to director of production
Review all seasonal costs before finished goods purchase orders are issued
Communicate with product development on cost discrepancies and cost sheet setup (i.e. style/color/currency)
Review finished goods damage chargebacks and company provided raw material chargebacks in a timely manner with Director of Production
Maintain a debit memo log
Communicate potential delivery risks to Director of Production
Follow up on chase styles fit status and raw materials status to confirm delivery date will be met
Review fabric delivery status to ensure fabric deliveries align with production deliveries
Review seasonal orders and prepare drop ship order summary for vendors and third-party logistics
Work closely with technical design team on priority styles to be fit
Review internal quality assurance reports and 3rd party inspection reports
Manage production team with day-to-day trouble shooting and implementing long term solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in apparel production management
Strong knowledge of garment construction and production lifecycles
Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and product categories simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management tools
Experience in domestic and international manufacturing
Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and ability to understand the purpose of task
Exceptional communication and leadership skills
Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, organization skills, and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements
Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Retirement savings plan with company match
Generous employee discount
Company
James Perse Enterprises
Founded in 1996 in Los Angeles, California by its eponymous designer.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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