Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Production Manager to lead the oversight of global third-party production. This role is not a direct factory floor management position, but a strategic and operational role responsible for coordinating production with external vendors across Latin America and Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in textile manufacturing and quality control, strong vendor management skills, and a proven track record of ensuring product quality and timely delivery across multiple regions. Duties and Responsibilities: Vendor Management: Work closely with the product development team to identify, evaluate, and onboard new manufacturing partners in Latin America and Southeast Asia. Production Oversight: Manage the end-to-end production process with third-party vendors post-development, ensuring execution aligns with product specifications, timelines, and quality standards. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with QC teams in Mexico and Asia to ensure products meet all quality requirements. Liaise with our China office production team to track delivery schedules and resolve delays. Issue Resolution: Lead the coordination between factories, product development, and quality control to swiftly address any production or QC issues. On-Time Delivery: Monitor and enforce production calendars to ensure timely delivery from global manufacturing partners. Data & Documentation: Maintain detailed production tracking reports and vendor scorecards. Manage updates and analyses using Excel at a high level. Factory Visits: Travel internationally as needed to visit factory partners, assess capabilities, troubleshoot issues, and maintain strong working relationships. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: High-level attention to detail Must be able to multitask Ability to work well in a team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Minimum Job Requirements: Minimum of 7 years' experience in textile manufacturing, apparel production, or quality control. Strong understanding of the apparel production lifecycle, from sampling to final shipment. Proven success managing remote production across multiple international locations, including Latin America and Southeast Asia. Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or PLM systems is a plus. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability and willingness to travel internationally to vendor locations as required. Preferred Attributes: Bilingual or multilingual capabilities are a plus (especially Spanish or Mandarin). Experience working with both boutique and large-scale factory partners. Background in sustainable or ethical manufacturing practices is a plus.

Location: Tijuana, MX

Posted Date: 5/8/2025