Job Description

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING A PRODUCTION MANAGER AT OUR DOWNEY, CA LOCATION
OBJECTIVE
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Production Manager to join our team to manage the production process through final delivery. This role is critical in managing vendor relationships, driving production timelines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, deep knowledge garment production, and thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

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.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• 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.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

This position pays $85k annual base salary.

JAMES PERSE was founded over 20 years ago in Los Angeles, California by its eponymous designer. James’ signature design philosophy and aesthetic – the pairing of elegance and sophistication with simplicity and comfort – is borne from his passion for minimalist architecture and (as a Los Angeles native) his intimate familiarity with west coast indoor / outdoor living and the casual clothing inspired by it. This approach has been applied to each step in developing the JAMES PERSE brand, which has become synonymous with Southern California life and style.

At the Company’s inception, James’ mission was to bring an elevated look and feel to unique baseball caps and basic tees. Two decades later, the Company has expanded to producing full lines of its famously soft and meticulously constructed modern classics for men and women, as well as home furnishings, accessories, and limited edition goods. Our collections are sold in over 40 JAMES PERSE boutiques, as well as in fine department and specialty stores around the world.

Our employees are smart, creative, passionate, and service-driven individuals who meet the same superior standards we set for our products. We embrace talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and support policies and practices that prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

JAMES PERSE offers competitive benefits packages, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, paid vacation, paid sick time, a retirement savings plan with company match, and a generous employee discount.

To view and learn more about our open positions visit: http://jamesperse.applytojob.com/apply/

We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you.