Temp to Perm - Production Manager

Set Active•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

SET Active is looking for a Production Manager to oversee the day-to-day production process from development through final delivery. This role will manage production timelines, coordinate closely with international vendors, track samples and bulk production, and proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact quality, cost, or delivery. The Production Manager will serve as a key point of contact between vendors and internal teams, helping keep production timelines on track and ensuring teams have clear visibility into progress and potential roadblocks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in apparel production, with activewear or athleisure experience preferred
Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills with an analytical and detail-oriented approach
Experience managing international vendors and overseas production timelines
Solid understanding of garment construction, sourcing, sampling, and bulk production
Familiarity with apparel costing, DDP pricing, and invoice processing
Experience managing multiple SKUs, vendors, and production timelines simultaneously
Experience working cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Logistics, Operations, and Customer Experience teams
Comfortable maintaining production calendars and tracking tools independently
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day production activities from development through X-factory and final delivery
Maintain production tracking files and provide regular updates to cross-functional teams
Build and maintain production timelines, proactively tracking progress and identifying potential delays
Coordinate handoffs between development, sampling, production, and logistics teams
Monitor and follow up on X-factory dates to ensure alignment with drop calendars and photoshoot deadlines
Coordinate ordering, tracking, and delivery of photoshoot samples, bulk production, and launch-ready product
Serve as a primary point of contact for international vendors regarding production timelines, sample deliveries, and quality concerns
Build strong working relationships with vendor and factory partners
Follow up with vendors to ensure production milestones and deliverables stay on track
Monitor vendor performance and escalate recurring quality, timing, or execution issues
Partner with vendors on raw material availability, production capacity, and order status
Support product costing in partnership with vendors and the VP of Production
Assist with reviewing factory pricing and identifying opportunities to improve costs and margins
Track DDP costs and maintain accurate production costing information
Partner with Operations on invoice approvals and payment tracking
Partner with Customer Experience and internal teams to investigate and resolve product quality issues, incorrect shipments, and customer feedback
Support monthly quality meetings and follow up on corrective actions with vendors
Track and communicate quality issues through resolution
Coordinate production details including hang tags, polybags, and other packaging requirements
Serve as a central point of contact for production updates across Design, Product Development, Marketing, Logistics, Operations, and Customer Experience
Provide timely updates on sample deliveries, production timelines, and potential roadblocks
Ensure production timelines remain aligned with product launches, photoshoots, and other key business deadlines
Escalate production risks and delays to the VP of Production with recommended solutions