Job Description

Job Description

Apparel Production Manager

Onsite 5 days NYC

Salary: $80-$100K Base

Key Responsibilities

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• Coordinate samples across the development and production process, including requests, submissions, approvals, revisions, and delivery tracking.
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• Maintain current WIP reports, seasonal calendars, sample logs, production trackers, and product records.
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• Partner with design, merchandising, technical design, sourcing, vendors, and factories to monitor product progress and close open items.
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• Follow up with factories on sample timing, production milestones, approvals, quality concerns, and delivery commitments.
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• Track production risks related to capacity, materials, quality, timing, or approvals and escalate concerns as appropriate.
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• Ensure product specifications, color information, sample details, and related documentation are complete and accurate.
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• Support fittings, line reviews, vendor meetings, and key seasonal production milestones.
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• Prepare concise, timely status updates for stakeholders and keep production files well organized.
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Qualifications

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• 5-7 years of production coordination experience within apparel ideally Walmart experience
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• Experience managing samples, communicating with factories, maintaining WIP reports, and tracking production activity.
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• Solid understanding of apparel product development and production calendars.
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• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, time-management, and follow-up skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple categories, shifting priorities, and fast-paced seasonal deadlines.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external partners.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with production tracking systems.
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