Production Manager

tarte cosmetics • New York, NY

18h • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Tarte Cosmetics is seeking an experienced and highly organized Production Manager to lead and oversee production operations across our supplier network. This role is responsible for managing a team of Production Coordinators while ensuring the timely execution of product replenishment, and inventory accuracy within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
The Production Manager will serve as a key operational leader, owning supplier performance, production planning execution, inventory controls, and risk management. This individual must be a strong people manager who can coach, develop, and hold their team accountable while driving operational excellence across production and inventory workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in production, supply chain, or operations.
• Proven experience managing supplier performance, production timelines, and inventory controls.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience with inventory reconciliations, physical counts, and month-end close processes.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems in a production or inventory environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present operational insights to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Team Management
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Production Coordinators.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct regular reviews.
• Oversee coordinator workload distribution to ensure timely execution of replenishment activities.
• Review and present internal Coordinator Scorecards to assess performance and identify development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, detail-oriented, and accountability-driven team culture.
• Production & Supplier Management
• Oversee production execution across replenishment items to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
• Lead weekly Production Reviews, tracking timelines, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Manage onboarding of new suppliers from an inventory and production readiness perspective.
• Serve as the primary owner of supplier production performance, escalation management, and issue resolution.
• Lead internal Supplier Scorecard Reviews, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance and date variance tracking (weekly/monthly).
• Drive supplier risk management initiatives, identifying potential disruptions and implementing corrective actions.
• Inventory Management & Controls
• Own end-to-end inventory accuracy across the production lifecycle.
• Lead monthly End-of-Month (EOM) inventory reviews and reconciliations.
• Manage annual on-site physical inventory counts during year-end, including preparation, execution, and post-count reconciliation.
• Conduct Absolute Inventory Accuracy post-mortem reviews to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and manage Out-of-Stock (OOS) risks, cancellations, and recovery plans.
• Oversee cancellation management processes to minimize financial and operational impact.
• Reporting, Systems & Process Improvement
• Own production and inventory reporting, trackers, and dashboards to ensure data accuracy and visibility.
• Ensure proper use of ERP systems for inventory transactions, receipts, and reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Logistics, Finance, and Product Development to align production and inventory strategies.
• Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and supplier performance.

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000- 100,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
• Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees