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GREY MATTER CONCEPTS · 6 hours ago

Production Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

GREY MATTER CONCEPTS is seeking a Production Manager to lead execution of production across various apparel categories. The role involves managing communication with factories, identifying production risks, and ensuring on-time deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ApparelFashionRetailWholesale

Responsibilities

Lead execution of production across socks, underwear, base layers, tees, sleepwear, hoodies, and other fashion programs

Manage daily communication with factories across Vietnam, China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Egypt

Identify production risks early and implement corrective actions to protect delivery timelines

Build, maintain, and enforce detailed T&A calendars while leading weekly status reviews

Own and maintain all Purchase Orders in BlueCherry ensuring accuracy across PLM, sales orders, and capacity

Review all Sales Orders for accuracy and alignment with production schedules and system data

Coordinate closely with Sales to provide accurate WIP updates, delivery forecasts, and escalation of risks

Collaborate with Operations & Warehouse teams on inbound planning, carton labeling accuracy, routing compliance, and INWH targets

Partner with Technical Design on fit comments, PP/TOP tracking, and ensuring factory execution

Work alongside Product Development on commercialization readiness and sample flow

Coordinate with the Packaging department on packaging components, timelines, and execution

Support Sustainability initiatives related to packaging materials, recycled content, and certification alignment

Ensure on-time PP, TOP, shade bands, lab dips, trims, and all pre-production deliverables

Verify that all testing submissions meet requirements and coordinate with Testing and Compliance teams

Align with QA for inline and final inspections and team up for any required corrective actions

Confirm completeness and accuracy of packing lists, carton counts, booking documents, and shipping details

Provide weekly production updates, delivery status reports, and issue escalations to leadership

Qualification

Apparel production experienceTechnical understanding of constructionERP systems experiencePLM systems experienceManaging international factoriesCross-functional partnership skillsAnalytical skillsPressure managementClub store programsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills