Production Manager
2 days ago
Westbury
Maxima Apparel | Pro Standard Brand About Maxima Apparel Maxima Apparel Corp is a leading sportswear and licensed apparel collective, known for delivering high-quality men’s and women’s apparel, outerwear, and headwear with speed, value, and exceptional customer service. Home to prestigious brands—including Pro Standard—we operate as a fast, agile manufacturer and design house serving some of the best names in the industry. As we continue to grow our portfolio of brands and licenses, we are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Production Manager to help drive execution excellence across our global production platform, with a particular focus on coordination with our China-based teams. Role Summary The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end apparel production—from development through bulk—ensuring on-time delivery, quality standards, and margin targets are met. This role partners closely with overseas production teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage calendars, resolve issues, and continuously improve production processes and KPIs. This is an execution-driven role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and values precision, accountability, and clear communication. You’ll Thrive in This Role If You… • Are committed to delivering high-quality product on time, • Communicate clearly across teams and time zones, • Stay organized and solution-oriented under pressure, • Take ownership of timelines, details, and outcomes Key Responsibilities Production Execution & Leadership • Own production execution for assigned brands/categories from development through bulk., • Partner closely with China-based production teams to align capacity, timelines, and priorities., • Balance cost, quality, and delivery, providing clear recommendations when trade-offs are required., • Manage and maintain the Time & Action (T&A) calendar and critical path milestones., • Oversee sample development, approvals, and bulk production workflow., • Monitor daily production updates and proactively identify risks or delays., • Ensure accuracy and completeness of production data within the PLM system., • Maintain production tracking tools and reports, primarily in Excel., • Analyze production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities., • Serve as the primary production contact for internal partners across Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Logistics., • Participate in early morning production calls to support global collaboration., • Communicate timelines, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and consistently., • Model strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through., • Help refine production processes, tools, and standards., • May support or manage Production Coordinators as the business scales. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Fashion, or related field (or equivalent experience)., • 3–5+ years of experience in apparel production, sourcing, or product operations., • Hands-on experience managing production calendars and overseas vendors., • Strong understanding of apparel production timelines and bulk execution., • Experience working with China-based production partners strongly preferred. Skills & Competencies • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; Power BI a plus., • Experience with PLM systems required., • Excellent organizational and communication skills., • Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly accountable., • Comfortable working across time zones and adjusting schedules as needed., • Multilingual skills (English, Mandarin, or Spanish) a plus.
