Production Manager - Footwear

American Exchange Group • New York, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management, distributing globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands across various categories including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty. The company aims to disrupt the status quo with value and quality while staying at the forefront of trends. Joining American Exchange Group offers a dynamic and diverse team environment with opportunities for growth. The company is seeking a Production Manager to support its footwear division. This role involves maintaining products throughout the season, from development to bulk production, and reports directly to the Production Director. The position requires working 5 days a week onsite at the NYC Headquarters.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of production planning or coordination experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer goods manufacturing
• Proven ability to manage the full production lifecycle, from style setup through bulk production, PO issuance, and final shipment
• Experience working with factories in China
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, organizational and follow-up skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with overseas factories and managing production timelines through vessel booking is strongly preferred
• Footwear experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Sample management, tracking, and coordinating shipments with factories
• Managing production and inventory spreadsheets as well as collecting and monitoring Time & Action charts to ensure adherence to the production schedule
• Managing cost sheets and achieving the company's margin goal
• Must have production time manner experience with price negotiating
• Following up with factories to obtain tracking numbers, delivery dates, production samples, and bulk production updates
• Overseeing quality control for all merchandise
• Forging and maintaining relationships with external factories and vendors
• Work closely with the Design team and follow up sampling with factories
• Issuing Purchase Order with correct information after review
• Maintain production files that support all product record keeping

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees