ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

Position Summary:

Assist with daily production operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in managing and directing production workflow for all factories
  • Monitor and follow-up on all production processing
  • Self driven, doesn’t take no for an answer
  • Go getter and outgoing personality
  • Ability to get points across in a stern but professionally manner
  • Handle a situation/problem efficiently
  • Understand and drive the quality of product with the ultimate goal of improving and maintaining processes, reducing returns, irregularities and production expenses
  • Source trims
  • Assist in vendor negotiations for development and product costs, payment terms, shipping methods, MOQs, etc
  • Effectively communicate with Product Development, E-Commerce, Retail, Marketing, Planning, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
  • Track and Maintain production WIPs and spreadsheets
  • Track timing of TOP and PP samples
  • Follow up on QC issues and requesting discounts or charge backs

Minimum qualifications:

  • 2+ years’ experience in apparel production
  • Basic understanding of garment construction/points of measure
  • Must have strong ability to prioritize, organize and direct production with factories
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Organized
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to think on your feet & remain calm under pressure
  • Ability to work independently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets
  • Able to manage multiple prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Must have avalid CA driver’s license
  • Spanish speaking is a plus

Working Environment / Conditions 

  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor under pressure
  • Ability to react and adapt to change

 Physical Requirements

  • Sit, stand, lift up to 50lbs 

 This is an in-house position (no exceptions). Office is located in Santa Barbara, CA.

PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES TO YESENIA@JOAHBROWN.COM & NICOLE@JOAHBROWN.COM