Director, Production (Kids)

Director Of Production

The Director of Production manages the development, costing, order placement, and overall product execution. The Director is responsible for all follow up with factories/cross functional teams in order to ensure quality product and timely delivery.
Strategy & Innovation
Perform competitive research; continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and report on applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction
Identify significant innovations and share with supervisors in Production and partners in Merchandising and Design on a regular basis
Maintain archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production
Operations and Results
Create approved vendor matrix based on understanding both the needs of design and the margin goals of the company. Must possess strong negotiating skills to ensure profitability
Maintain and update work in process on daily basis; prioritize wip with factory/agents to accommodate customer delivery dates
Partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Follow and enforce production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; work closely with technical design/design to ensure on time approvals; as well as VP of QA to execute quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions; adhere to and enforce production standards set
Troubleshoot quality and technical issues with factories, mills, vendors and team(s); execute efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
Advise management on capacity planning and performance management by vendor; contribute accurate information for costing models
Pre-book all necessary fabric and trims, allocate production across vendors and reserve adequate production space
Customers & Relationships
Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria
Coordinate interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors
Perform special projects as assigned
Travel to factories, where appropriate
Leadership & Teams
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Attract, develop and retain talent
Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000