Production Manager - Women's Outerwear, Activewear & Sportswear

PRODUCTION MANAGERThe person will be responsible for Women's Outerwear, Activewear and Sportwear production. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following: RESPONSIBILITIESWork with and cultivate relationships with all cross functional teams (sales, planning, tech, fabric, design/product development, overseas vendors/factory agents and offices) Manage the activities of the production team adjusting to changing priorities Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style Monitor and adhere to the established Time and Action Calendar Daily communication with overseas and internal departments to resolve issues that could affect deliveries Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the production department Address logistical concerns with internal departments and overseas office, vendors, agents Keep senior production team updated on issues that could impact quality and or delivery Communicate with all internal and external departments on issues that could affect production calendar Partner with sales regarding delivery extensions as needed Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style Issuing POs to the vendors and factories Create memos on shortages and overages Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendors Review and approve shipment extensions. Approve vessel bookings with Import departmentQUALIFICATIONS7+ years of production/sourcing experience Experience working with Costco and its full process and procedures Thorough garment and costing knowledge with strong factory negotiation skills. Making Cost sheets is a must. Well organized, with strong communication skills*MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN THE OFFICE 5 DAYS/WEEK*