Senior Apparel Production Manager

FAM Brands • Los Angeles, CA

82d • $105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

FAM Brands is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Production Manager to lead production for our fast-growing Club Division, serving major accounts including Costco and Sam’s Club. In this critical leadership role, you will own the production lifecycle from development through delivery—ensuring product quality, on-time execution, and margin optimization across multiple high-volume programs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in apparel production, with a strong focus on private label or big box/club retailers
• Deep understanding of the Club retail environment, including compliance, testing, and delivery requirements
• Proven track record of managing multiple vendors and large seasonal orders simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong negotiation and vendor communication skills
• PLM experience required (Centric PLM preferred)
• Excel proficiency and familiarity with production calendars and costing tools
• Experience managing or mentoring a team

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production calendar, ensuring all milestones are achieved across multiple programs
• Oversee vendor capacity planning and monitor workload distribution to align with order volume and delivery windows
• Partner closely with Design, Tech, Merchandising, and Sales to ensure execution of seasonal strategies
• Negotiate cost, delivery terms, and production lead times with factories while protecting margin
• Resolve production challenges, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain timelines and quality standards
• Track and approve lab dips, strike-offs, trims, fit samples, and TOPs
• Ensure all production and testing standards meet Club account compliance and packaging requirements
• Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement in speed, cost, and quality
• Collaborate with Compliance and Logistics teams to ensure smooth handoff, booking, and delivery
• Supervise and mentor junior production staff (coordinators/assistants)

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $105,000—$115,000 USD
• Participation in annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales)
• Commitment to fair and transparent compensation
• Equal pay for equal work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees