Tradewind Services Director, Production & Supply Chain

OluKai-Kaenon-melin-RoarkIrvine, CA
12h$115,000 - $145,000Hybrid

About The Position

As Director, Production & Supply Chain, you sit between strategy and execution — translating the VP's direction into operational reality across OluKai and Melin. You own the end-to-end production and supply chain process, manage key vendor relationships, and lead the day-to-day team. You're a strong operator with the commercial acumen to understand how production decisions affect brand margins, and the leadership presence to drive accountability across a cross-functional organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 10+ years of experience in production, supply chain, or operations — with at least 2 years in a director or senior manager role
  • Deep understanding of international production and vendor management, preferably in footwear, apparel, accessories, or consumer goods
  • Strong grasp of unit economics — BOMs, landed cost, COGS, and margin levers
  • Proven ability to lead a team and drive cross-functional accountability
  • Highly organized with strong systems thinking — you build structure where it's lacking
  • Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization
  • Comfortable with international travel

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end production operations across all three brands — from PO issuance through factory delivery and inbound logistics
  • Manage master production calendars, seasonal timelines, and delivery milestones in alignment with brand plans
  • Oversee factory capacity planning and allocation — ensuring the right products are placed with the right partners
  • Partner with demand planning and finance to align production output with inventory targets and revenue plans
  • Manage day-to-day and strategic relationships with domestic and international manufacturing partners
  • Lead cost negotiations, vendor performance reviews, and corrective action processes
  • Maintain a healthy vendor portfolio — evaluating factory capabilities, quality, and risk on an ongoing basis
  • Travel internationally to support factory visits, quality reviews, and relationship development
  • Lead and develop the Production Manager and broader production team
  • Serve as the primary cross-functional liaison between production, product development, logistics, marketing, and finance
  • Drive alignment on seasonal calendars, launch readiness, and replenishment planning across brands
  • Build and refine tools, systems, and processes that improve team efficiency and visibility
  • Own production KPIs — on-time delivery, cost variance, quality rates, and inventory accuracy
  • Present performance updates and operational risks to the VP and leadership team
  • Identify and lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the production function

Benefits

  • Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday
  • Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
  • Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: OluKai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark
  • Company bonus program
  • 5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
  • Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
  • 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
  • 15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year
  • Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations
  • Work with talented and great people who share a love of the ocean lifestyle
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