Production Apparel Manager

Tuckernuck Inc•Washington, DC

6h•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Tuckernuck is seeking a Production Apparel Manager to lead the production lifecycle for its Private Label vendors, concentrating on the India region. The role manages the process from development hand-off through final production, supporting on-time delivery, quality, and cost and margin goals. The manager works with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Quality, and global vendor partners to bring products to market in alignment with the brand’s product vision. The position covers multiple product categories, including women’s apparel and other verticals as needed. It includes managing production calendars and critical paths, coordinating with overseas vendors, addressing production and quality issues, supporting vendor sourcing and onboarding, and ensuring purchase orders and delivery tracking are accurate in company systems. The role also leads weekly ready-to-wear production meetings and is responsible for packaging and label guidelines. This is a full-time exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. Estimated annual compensation is $80,000–$90,000, determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. Tuckernuck offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, paid new parent leave, day care coverage, an employee discount, and other perks.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in apparel production.
Strong understanding of garment construction, production processes, and fabric across multiple categories.
Experience working with overseas factories and navigating time-zone, language, and logistical dynamics.
Ability to manage timelines, troubleshoot under pressure, and stay organized amid shifting priorities.
Proficiency in Excel.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort working cross-functionally with creative and operational teams.
Entrepreneurial, hands-on, can-do, and solutions-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fashion e-commerce or direct-to-consumer environment.
Familiarity with PLM systems and ERP platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Production, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage production from development through delivery across multiple product categories, including women’s apparel and other verticals as needed.
Maintain and track production calendars and critical-path timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
Collaborate with Design and Merchandising on category cost targets and production feasibility from prototype through bulk production.
Communicate daily with global vendors to oversee on-time production, troubleshoot production and quality issues, and confirm schedules against shipping windows.
Communicate and manage seasonal time-and-action calendars to ensure on-time factory deliveries.
Analyze seasonal cost breakdowns and margins to achieve target margins.
Assist with vendor sourcing and onboarding as the brand scales.
Partner with Technical Design to support accurate fit approvals and quality assurance standards.
Ensure timely and accurate purchase order entry and delivery tracking in ERP and technology systems.
Negotiate costs with vendors and improve margins without compromising quality.
Lead weekly ready-to-wear production meetings with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, and Quality to align on calendars and resolve production issues.
Manage packaging and label guidelines.
Apply basic knowledge of pricing in relation to customs tariffs and logistics freight costs.