Senior Manager, Production

MeUndies•Culver City, CA

3h•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MeUndies is seeking a Senior Manager, Production to oversee production operations, focusing on efficiency, cost negotiation, risk management, and vendor relationships. This role involves managing the entire production lifecycle from sourcing and development to quality control and delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality output. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of import production, excellent communication and project management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

B.A or equivalent
8+ years of experience in production, preferably imports
In depth understanding of development and production calendars
Strong comprehension of garment composition and quality control
Ability to analyze apparel cost sheets
Production problem-solving skills
Versed in managing a robust supplier base; fabric, trims, and manufacturing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, emphasis on international relationships
Strong project management skills and experience managing CFT
High attention to detail and deadline driven
Strong organization skills
Advanced Excel & G suite proficiency
Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency
Ability to juggle competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Underwear or intimates experience
Wholesale experience
Packaging development
International travel
Netsuite, Centric, and Asana experience

Responsibilities

Oversee PO issuance as it pertains to calendar
Negotiate production costs and operational efficiencies
Oversee production risk management and contingency planning
Maintain and update vendor WIPs on weekly basis; communicate to CFT as needed
T&A ownership; outreach, lead time optimization, internal publishing
Lead weekly factory calls to ensure timely troubleshooting of cost, quality, and delivery
Source, develop, and negotiate for all packaging needs
Monitor factory compliance and audit performance via scorecards and QBR
Drive process improvement and production scalability
Lead seasonal production forecasting and capacity planning
Engage and facilitate daily communication with vendors to address all production related issues
Initiate production fabric and garment testing, when applicable
Work with third party and MeUndies QCs to ensure first quality production and shipping