About Us:

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.  Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.  Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Production

From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results -driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives

Specific Responsibilities Would Include:

The Senior Manager of Production drives the seasonal production process by managing manufacturing orders and ensuring the timely delivery of quality goods working on children's sleepwear.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

Partner overseas partners to achieve global production efficiencies across divisions and groups

Drive and perform competitive research; continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and review applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction; identify significant innovations and share with partners in Merchandising and Design on regular basis; oversee maintenance of archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production

Operations and Results

Drive and manage all purchase orders (creation and issuance) operations

Drive creation and review of approved vendor matrix, with production capacity portfolio and quality assurance performance; approve and review production standards

Ensure tracking of production from first samples to final deliveries; resolve non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors; manage customs classification coordination with Imports

Set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar

Set and ensure satisfaction of production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; oversee quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions

Lead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues; drive efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals

Manage capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; define and oversee accurate costing models; partner with Sales and Planning to project production needs, make commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production space

Lead, plan and track all shipments departures and arrivals

Create and maintain all reporting for all production operations

Lead oversees operations

Customers & Relationships

Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria

Direct interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors

Perform and delegate special projects as assigned

Travel to factories and international trade shows, where appropriate

Leadership & Teams

Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

Attract, develop and retain talent; create appropriate succession plans

Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team(s)

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:

Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented

Sleepwear or childrenswear experience a plus

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous

Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design

Extensive knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques

Bachelor’s Degree

5-7 years’ experience in apparel production and sourcing; significant relevant experience in category

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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