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Apparel Production Manager

•	Serving as a conduit for communication between all departments to improve productivity and efficiency. 
•	Work closely with Design and Production Team in identifying problems and proactively advise appropriate solutions.
•	Accountable for all employees in the Production Department, including, but not limited to, Quality Control, Production Assistants, and seasonal Interns. 
•	Generate purchase orders and monitor invoices in coordination with Finance and Operations.
•	Negotiate cost and source vendors, fabric, and materials to improve profit and quality.
•	Responsible for contractor schedules and maintaining positive working relationships.
•	Coordinate contractor and vendor schedules and lead times while actively maintaining WIP Reports.

•	Demonstrate excellent communication serving as liaison between design, merchandising, technical design, vendors, and team members.
•	Communicate effectively with both domestic and overseas vendors ensuring all product design instructions are understood.
•	Coordinate all vendor approvals of bill of materials including, but not limited to, fabric, trims, hardware, print, lab dip, and embellishment. 
•	Review with design team on graphic tee, knit, bottom and fleece submissions at all stages, from development to production, and communicate comments with vendor.
•	Maintain, audit and review all technical packages.

Apparel Product Developer

•	Oversee the production and development calendar while monitoring start and cancel dates, showing commitment to efficiency and quality in a timely manner. 
•	Continually develop knowledge of print techniques, graphic sizing, films, screens, and inks.
•	Research and source fabric, test fabric shrinkage, organize lab dips and facilitate their approval.
•	Monitor the development of patterns, grading, and marking to ensure specifications are accurate and meet brand fit standards. 
•	Execution of SMU, Prototypes, SMS, PP, TOP, and Fit samples. Assess and adjust styling and fit during development and production.
•	Examine all post-production, including legal lines, print damages, neck hits, sewing and dye errors to address issues and necessary repairs.

Apparel Product Development and Production Manager

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Alana Schmidt: Apparel Production Manager in Newport Beach, CA

Alana Schmidt

Kiyonna

Sole Technology

Life Clothing Co.

Long Beach City College

Cuesta College

California State University, Long Beach