Associate Production Manager

Mizzen+Main • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

We are in search of a detail oriented individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills to join the team as our Associate Production Manager. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring our product is built with integrity, intention, and alignment with our brand vision. As the sole production lead on a rapidly scaling team, you will be a key contributor to our financial success by negotiating product margins and managing the global production lifecycle. We are looking for an entrepreneurial spirit—someone who doesn't just manage a process but actively creates better ones as we grow our style count and vendor base.

Requirements

• 3–5 years in apparel production or manufacturing (Men’s premium apparel is a plus).
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work independently to refine systems.
• High proficiency in Excel and can translate complex data into actionble timelines with urgency.
• You can build high-trust relationships with external vendors while effectively communicating delays or wins to internal teams.
• A thorough understanding of the product lifecycle and apparel manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects across different seasons simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as production demands require.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation & Financial Impact Analyze and negotiate FOB costing based on units and minimums to meet or exceed product margin targets.
• Confirm all costing and deliveries each season for all styles.
• Track and report on department KPIs, specifically On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Air vs. Sea freight percentages to protect margin and inform decision making.
• Production Execution & PO Management Own the PO lifecycle in partnership with Planning; issue, update, and maintain all purchase orders as necessary to capture approved changes in price or delivery.
• Partner with Product Development to allocate bulk orders based on factory capacity, capability, workmanship, and cost.
• Capacity Planning & Global Strategy Project annual and style-specific units to vendors and raw material mills to reserve necessary capacity.
• Develop and maintain recaps for management regarding factory and country-specific capacity to manage brand exposure and supply chain diversification.
• Agility & Speed to Market Lead the management of Time and Action (T&A) calendars and Speed to Market calendars to drastically improve inventory efficiencies.
• Partner with Planning and Merchandising to pre-position fabrics by style or program, allowing for quicker response to market trends.
• Establish and manage "Call Dates" with internal teams and vendors.
• Shift away from long-lead seasonal commitments in favor of monthly cut triggers on core items to maintain agility.
• Support replenishment strategies and chase capabilities to drive seasonal agility
• Quality Control & Timeline Management Oversee quality, compliance, and on-time delivery throughout the production lifecycle.
• Provide vendors with the company’s testing requirements and standards.
• Manage real‑time maintenance of WIP reports and serve as the main point of contact for delivery delays and related communication.
• Monitor and enforce that all PPS and TOPS are sent and approved for every PO before bulk shipment.
• Partner with logistics to ensure finished goods reach the port on time and product launches stay on schedule.
• Factory Partnership & Performance Management Build strong operational relationships with mill and factory partners.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, speed, quality, and reliability and mitigate risk and exposure.
• Support continuous supplier improvement initiatives including efficiency enhancements, waste reduction, and workflow optimization.

Benefits

• Our unlimited PTO and 11 paid holidays support work life balance and the opportunity to stay connected with what's important.
• We also appreciate leaving the office early, once each quarter, to spend time together socially and learn about one another's whole self, not just our work selves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees