Domestic Production Manager

Royal Apparel•Town of Smithtown, NY

13h•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Apparel is seeking an experienced Domestic Production Manager to oversee our U.S. apparel production operations from cutting through sewing, finishing, and final quality control. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for maintaining quality, production efficiency, schedules, and consistency across both our in-house cutting operation and outside sewing contractors. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Hauppauge, NY 11788. The Production Manager will work directly with our in-house cutting operation and coordinate with outside production partners, making regular on-site presence essential. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Hauppauge, NY, or be prepared to relocate at their own expense. This is not a remote or hybrid position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Hauppauge, NY on a daily basis.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing or garment production, preferably in domestic/U.S. production.
Strong knowledge of apparel cutting and sewing operations.
Experience managing outside sewing contractors or garment factories.
Strong understanding of garment construction and quality control.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot production and workmanship issues.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple production orders simultaneously.
Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Made-in-USA apparel production is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the complete domestic production process from cutting, sewing, finishing, and final quality inspection.
Manage and supervise in-house cutting operations, ensuring accurate cutting, proper marker utilization, and adherence to production specifications.
Coordinate and manage outside sewing contractors, ensuring they meet Royal Apparel's quality standards, production requirements, and delivery schedules.
Monitor quality at every stage of production, identifying issues early and implementing corrective actions.
Review samples, first production runs, and finished goods to ensure products meet specifications.
Work closely with the production, technical, and operations teams to resolve construction, fit, and quality issues.
Track production schedules and ensure orders remain on schedule.
Maintain strong communication with contractors regarding quantities, workmanship, deadlines, and quality expectations.
Inspect work in progress and finished garments for sewing, cutting, measurements, construction, and overall workmanship.
Develop and maintain consistent production and quality-control procedures.
Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Maintain accurate production records and communicate production status to management.
Ensure contractors consistently follow Royal Apparel's standards and specifications.