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