Senior Director of Production – Sweaters

J.Crew • Maize, KS

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Story J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. The Role + Purpose: We're seeking an experienced Senior Director of Production to lead production excellence across Sweaters categories for the J.Crew and J.Crew Factory brand. This role drives strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, and operational excellence while championing quality, innovation, and sustainability initiatives. You'll oversee global production operations, mentor high-performing teams, and ensure best-in-class cost management and product development across key apparel categories.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in apparel product development and production with focus on Sweaters
• Expertise in materials, construction, vendor negotiations, and global supply chain management
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and data-driven decision-making processes
• Strong leadership abilities with proven track record of developing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success managing international vendor relationships, particularly in Asia and Europe

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Experience in sustainable sourcing, ethical production practices, and luxury/contemporary market positioning

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global production team across Sweaters categories to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Quality, and Technical teams to develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with brand objectives
• Manage comprehensive cost negotiations and margin optimization to ensure competitive pricing and supplier efficiency across global markets
• Provide innovative solutions for production challenges by implementing process improvements and system adherence across development workflows
• Maintain compliance with quality standards by partnering with vendors and manufacturers to drive innovation and sustainable practices
• Coordinate end-to-end production lifecycle management, ensuring timelines align with business objectives and go-to-market strategies
• Serve as the company's product development and production expert, guiding allocation decisions, development processes, and production timelines
• Have a strong understanding of fibers and their ethos, yarn size and gauge correlation, and multi gauge machinery. Knowledge of end to end off shore logistics and timing vs China specific manufacturing a plus.

Benefits

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees