Produciton Managr

Production Manager with progressive experience encompassing all aspects of textile, product development, sourcing and production in knit and woven fabrics. Proven ability to manage production operations and effectively build partnerships with factories and vendors to produce the best product, at the best price and delivered on time. Manage Domestic and Import production supply chain and vendor management in multiple categories: dresses, leggings, graphic tees, tops, bottoms, Men’s, active and swimwear.
Demonstrated proficiency in systems implementation to identify gaps in production, planning and sourcing and rectify them by using strategic planning, lean principles, monitoring and problem-solving skills, resulting in significant gross margin gains, reduced cost, lead-time reductions and improved buy schedule. A self-starter, proactive problem solver and hard worker, who is very motivated to do what is right for the business. A very diverse background has allowed experience in all various categories and all areas of production/manufacturing, including, delivering cost viable deliveries, aligning teams with new process and updates and streamlining design process and negotiate best cost, effective product from inception through production w/costing, PLM development/proto packages/sampling and fabric/trim/artwork. Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple projects completing within deadlines. Superior analytical, communication and leadership skills with an innate ability to inspire direct reports and cross-functional partners with a proven record in increasing profits.


Computer Skills: MS. Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, MRP/ERP Sage 300, Apparel Magic, Base Camp, Google Docs, PLM and Logistics.

 Product Development ? Sourcing ? Supply Chain Management ? Strategic Planning ? Global Product Roadmap ? Costing/Planning Analytics ? Inventory Efficiencies ? Project Management 

Hands on Knowledge of Knit/Woven Garment and Handbag construction: textiles, fabric, patterns, grading, marker, cut & sew, yields, fit, textile print, sublimation-printing and surface applications, heat transfer.


•	Manage of Procurement and Supply Chain for five different brands of Made Goods| Pigeon & Poodle| Blue Pheasant luxury design and wholesale company specializing in furniture, lighting, home accents and tabletop. Responsible for all supply chain including purchasing, import, quality control, upholstery, Assembly and repair.
•	Manage teams to coordinate all purchases and import of over 4000 active items from Asia, Europe and South America ensuring accurate and on-time deliveries and reduction in transportation costs. Oversee quality control team to review product consistency and packaging standards are met.
•	Lead team to ensure that all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner, working closely on full life cycle of product (sample, purchase order placement, production scheduling to meet customer order requirements/ accurately track each product through the supply chain.
?	implemented a comprehensive time in action calendar for all brands, which used by cross-functional partners to ensure that all critical deadlines are met resulting, improved speed to market, reduced costs  and reduce lead times to 12-14 weeks from 16-23 weeks.
?	Develop time in action calendar/WIP and KPIs including in-stock rate, on time delivery/fulfillment, from SMS to bulk production.
?	Improved QA by reducing product failures from 7% to below 3% for all styles by adhering to strict QC standards
?	Prepare, review, analyze reports, and use information to identify operational improvements (e.g., production, cost, quality, safety).
•	Manage Upholstery, Factory Floor and Repairs department in which all items are customizable giving clients thousands of upholstery and COM options in dining chairs, occasional chairs and removable cushions. Ensure upholstery orders are completed timely and accurately. Reduced costs within the first two months by evaluating packaging materials and techniques as well as revising construction specifications to reduce on-site upholstery manufacturing costs.
•	 Liaison with sales, customer service, warehouse, HR, accounting, marketing and trade show, fostering cohesive inter-department communications. Take a customer service approach to working with internal customers and external vendors. 


?	Managed production for Australian based fashion forward brand expanding to US. Manage production process from design to finished product - develop and source fabrics, yarns, and trims; obtains approvals for fabric, print projects and trims.
?	Facilitated corporate initiative of expansion to US by leading team to drive production cycle of 12-15Kunits/ 150+ SKU’s monthly production from inception through on time delivery into DC. In multiple categories: dresses, leggings, graphic tees, tops, Men’s, active and swimwear.
?	Leas team of five direct reports and oversaw factory floor (20+ Sewers) including, patternmaker, cut and sew finishing and QA.
?	Develop work in process (WIP) reporting system for factories to provide a weekly snapshot of product development, approvals, and production status, which enables the team to identify potential problems and resolve issues in a timely manner.
•	Organized for upcoming season[s] –researched expenses to meet budgets and established item cost and cost sheets.
•	Coordinate efforts of Tech Design, product development, and merchandising to hit KPI”s, approve line plan, fabric purchasing, update tech packs to ensure they are production ready, TOP, PP samples.
?	Responsible for meeting the forecast calendar and establish Time and Action to ensure on time delivery.  
?	Improved QA by reducing product failures from 7% to below 3% for all styles by adhering to QC standard.
?	Achieved / maintained a 98% on-time delivery and reduce lead times by making vendors/factories accountable for planned calendar dates
?	Manage costing process, which includes analyzing design cards, markers yields, fabric and trim specs to achieve accurate cost
?	Sourced/negotiated with vendors and fabric/trim mills in order to achieve the best possible pricing and deliveries for every style.
Negotiate raw material and finished goods costs on timely basis to maximize and adhere to margin target
?	Negotiated cost and timing reductions with contractors as follows: 14% reduction in cutting services costs; 15% reduction in printing, 7% reduction in sewing labor costs; fabric cost savings ranging from 4% to 22%. Increased utilization of markers, Implemented quality control.
?	Approve all artwork files prior to sending to printers to assure that graphic/placement information is correct print review is all completed strike offs from printers /tech pack, achieve monthly online product launch dates, and inventory.
?	Recruit, hire, train, coach and develop staff.


Production Manager/Operations

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Gary Flores

Made Goods

Black Milk Cloting

AZUSA PACIIFIC UNIVERSITY

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE