Civil Clothing:
Production Director for Apparel Company (experience in private label) Job in Torrance, CA
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Torrance, CA
Full-time | Design - Apparel, Design - Graphic, Ecommerce, Production - Apparel
$80,000 annual
About the job
Civil Clothing Inc. is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of production professionals. You will have the opportunity to bring our designs to life. As the Production Director, you will lead and drive the execution of the Production department and partner with other departments to ensure timely execution and delivery. This person will be accountable for ensuring that your technical strategies deliver on the company’s innovation and business goals for materials. You are the liaison between design, sales, buyers, merchandising, technical design, planning, sourcing and the production. The Production Director is responsible for the day-to-day efficient operation of the production department, on time delivery. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time with or without notice. Duties included but not limited to:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• You will supervise, oversee the entire production department of Private Labels, Darc Sports and Civil Regime
• Create and implement work flow process, SOP
• Responsible for training, coaching, discipline, evaluating, hiring of your staff
• Develop strong cross functional partnerships including design, planning and merchandising driving business results
• Responsible for handling of all business initiatives and strategies
• Must have strong supply chain, negotiation and understanding of inventory, logistics
• Will partner with Planning, Logistics, Sales and Production to facilitate and expedite order urgency
• You will partner with Design and Technical Design to ensure technical packages are comprehensive and meet the product’s goals for delivery, function, cost, fit and commercial viability
• This person will communicate with sourcing offices and vendors daily (written and verbal) on pertinent design, development, delivery and/or cost related issues
• Your unique and diverse experiences and background enable you to provide differing perspectives to increase our global growth, reduce product returns and cost
• Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit target delivery dates and negotiate costs to meet target margin goals; suggesting alternatives when relevant
• Create and maintain excel spreadsheets weekly, including line lists and inventory reports
• Responsible to communicate daily with sales teams and buyers on pertinent design, development, delivery and/or cost related issues
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook., Quickbooks, or related software
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a people person with positive attitude
• Understanding and knowledge of Tech Design, Textile, Tech Pack, Routing Guide required
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, poses a fair and equitably treatment to the direct reports
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to handle several tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
• Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency
• Ability to manage through a problem, think and make decisions independently and proactively
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• International and domestic travel may be required (up to 20%) including by air, ground and overnight and working after hours and weekend when necessary
• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity and confidentiality
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• You will supervise, oversee the entire production department of Private Labels, Darc Sports and Civil Regime
• Create and implement work flow process, SOP
• Responsible for training, coaching, discipline, evaluating, hiring of your staff
• Develop strong cross functional partnerships including design, planning and merchandising driving business results
• Responsible for handling of all business initiatives and strategies
• Must have strong supply chain, negotiation and understanding of inventory, logistics
• Will partner with Planning, Logistics, Sales and Production to facilitate and expedite order urgency
• You will partner with Design and Technical Design to ensure technical packages are comprehensive and meet the product’s goals for delivery, function, cost, fit and commercial viability
• This person will communicate with sourcing offices and vendors daily (written and verbal) on pertinent design, development, delivery and/or cost related issues
• Your unique and diverse experiences and background enable you to provide differing perspectives to increase our global growth, reduce product returns and cost
• Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit target delivery dates and negotiate costs to meet target margin goals; suggesting alternatives when relevant
• Create and maintain excel spreadsheets weekly, including line lists and inventory reports
• Responsible to communicate daily with sales teams and buyers on pertinent design, development, delivery and/or cost related issues
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook., Quickbooks, or related software
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a people person with positive attitude
• Understanding and knowledge of Tech Design, Textile, Tech Pack, Routing Guide required
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, poses a fair and equitably treatment to the direct reports
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to handle several tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
• Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency
• Ability to manage through a problem, think and make decisions independently and proactively
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• International and domestic travel may be required (up to 20%) including by air, ground and overnight and working after hours and weekend when necessary
• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity and confidentiality