Production Manager

Position: Production Manager 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead production team, directly managing multiple team members in the manufacturing of footwear, apparel and accessories
• Conduct self in a professional manner in regards to communication, tidiness, and time management
• Manage team members to operate within time management guidelines:
• Oversee team member schedule; including but not limited to clock in, clock out, breaks, lunch, and sick days
• Conduct routine, individual, performance-based meetings with production team members
• Collaborate with General Manager to establish weekly production schedule from production list, assigning overtime to team members when necessary
• Prepare daily schedule per production department, assigning key performance indicators, and assuring projects meet expected deadlines
• Collaborate with Design and Development team in the manufacturing process to ensure high quality standards are being met for each project
• Collaborate with Sourcing Manager to:
• Ensure production list is updated in accordance with internal project management platforms
• Source complete list of raw materials in house prior to starting any project
• Organize and label materials into designated areas
• Lead team members to operate in a clean and organized setting; ensuring project bins are visibly labeled, front and back, organized on racks, removing any excess waste from racks, tables, or floors
• Coordinate daily team huddles to communicate priorities, updates, wins and opportunities of improvement
• Update real time project statuses in production list
• Prepare projects with bins and cut tickets at least one day prior to project start date Complete daily production report at the end of each day
• Serve as point of contact for production machines, ensuring routine cleaning, service and maintenance
• Prepare agenda in advance of weekly production meeting for leadership team
• Assist with language translation across team members in cross departmental functions
• Manage email correspondence in a timely and professional manner with internal and external parties
• Circulate internal memos to team members for status updates and action items

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• 2-5 years experience managing operations or manufacturing preferred
• Proficient in G-Suite and basic Word, Excel and Powerpoint functions
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment that requires working on multiple
• projects and changing project priorities
• Ability to work nights and weekends on occasion
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit strong organizational abilities
• Professional and respectful demeanor around in celebrities, athletes, and talent.
• Interest in fashion and sneaker culture a plus