Job Summary
TCW Trends Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Manager for Apparel, with experience in club store production (Costco/Sam’s club). This person will lead a team of Production coordinators, who oversee the pre-production and production process, including but not limited to coordinating all aspects of production, product development, costing, scheduling, and T&A management. This position will report to the Director of Production.
Responsibilities
Oversee team in all aspects of product development and production:
- Daily communication with the customers and overseas team.
- garment costing & product development.
- follow up with the factories on submits for all fabric, lab dips/strike off, accessories & trims layout, fit/proto samples, pre-production samples and production samples
- Review all submits from the factories prior to sending them to the customer for approval.
- Coordinating lab tests of fabrics, garments and final goods inspections.
- Preparing T&A and WIP report and managing the reports to ensure timely schedule.
- Following up on order shipments, shipping documents, and verifying invoices for accuracy.
Requirements
- Education: AA or BS/BA required in relevant field.
- At least 10 years of experience in garment production/sourcing and/or supply chain roles and leadership responsibility.
- Experience managing a team
- Apparel and fabric manufacturing operations knowledge
- Experience in both woven & knitwear
- Knowledge of technical requirements related to testing of fabric and garments.
- Experience in working with club store orders such as Costco and Sam's Club a plus
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Effective project management, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Must be computer proficient, knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
What We’re Looking For:
- Entrepreneurial mindset, results driven.
- Self-starter - ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager.
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Proven prioritization, time management, and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be sharp, deadline focused and motivated.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for apparel production and a desire to contribute to a dynamic team environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- apparel industry: 10 years (Preferred)
- garment production: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Torrance, CA 90503 (Required)
Work Location: In person