CLC Assistant Production Manager

CE Rental Inc•Apex, NC

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About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager supports the Production and Print Design Manager in leading day-to-day operations of the Curated Linen Collection (CLC) fabrication team. The role helps ensure safe and efficient production, consistent quality, timely order fulfillment, accurate inventory, and disciplined expense management. It provides hands-on team leadership, collaborates with Sales and Operations, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, service, and productivity. The position coordinates production priorities, schedules, staffing, and workflow; monitors productivity, workmanship, deadlines, and quality; supports product launches, custom cut requests, damage repairs, and fabrication delivery; and promotes safe work practices. It also contributes to continuous improvement, supplier and inventory coordination, invoice review, budget tracking, general ledger expense tracking, and employee supervision and development. The Assistant Production Manager provides day-to-day direction and coaching to assigned fabrication employees within delegated authority, in coordination with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager. The role may also participate in hiring, training, work assignments, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.

Requirements

2–4 years of progressively responsible experience in production, manufacturing, fabrication, textile operations, or a related operational environment.
At least 1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including training, workflow coordination, and employee coaching.
Experience with production scheduling, quality control, inventory, and operational process improvement.
Working knowledge of expense tracking, vendor coordination, and cost controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Hands-on, organized leadership with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and follow through.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality, accuracy, and safety.
Clear communication and ability to collaborate across production, inventory, Sales, and Operations.
Sound judgment, ownership, problem-solving ability, and financial discipline.
Ability to coach employees, build trust, and reinforce the Curated culture.
Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in textile fabrication, sewing operations, custom manufacturing, or event rental production.
Familiarity with inventory or production management systems.
Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production priorities, schedules, staffing, and workflow with the Production and Print Design Manager and Floor Manager.
Monitor productivity, workmanship, deadlines, and quality standards; help resolve production issues and implement corrective improvements.
Support product launches, custom cut requests, damage repairs, and timely delivery of fabrication work in partnership with Sales and Operations.
Participate in regular Sales–Operations and order review meetings to anticipate upcoming production requirements.
Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, housekeeping, and compliance with established safety procedures.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, improve turnaround times, and control costs without compromising quality.
Help implement and communicate operating procedures, systems, and process changes; train staff on updated expectations.
Provide responsive, professional service to internal partners and external vendors.
Maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and monitor pricing, service levels, and applicable rebates.
Partner with the Inventory Manager and Floor Manager to review inventory levels, accuracy, utilization, and record maintenance.
Help address inventory discrepancies and improve material planning and availability.
Review operational invoices for accuracy and route them for approval and timely Accounts Payable processing in accordance with company authorization requirements.
Support development and monitoring of annual operating budgets, including labor, supplies, and other production expenses.
Assist the Production and Print Design Manager with capital expenditure planning and monthly budget tracking.
Maintain the general ledger expense tracker, including invoice entry, balancing, and month-end reconciliation support against the P&L.
Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, training, and accountability for fabrication employees in coordination with the Floor Manager.
Support interviewing, selection, onboarding, scheduling, and assignment of work.
Participate in performance reviews, employee development, documentation, and corrective action processes in partnership with the manager and Human Resources.
Model Curated values, teamwork, respect, service, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.