Fabric Sourcing/Production Manager, Novelty
Core
Manage the on-time delivery, quality, and production scheduling of novelty materials (specialty fabrics) for apparel and home goods manufacturing.
Role type
Manager, Material Production (Novelty)
Builds
Novelty fabric lots and production schedules for apparel and home goods
Domain
Apparel manufacturing / Textile supply chain
Required skills
Novelty material quality assessment, production schedule management, supplier relationship management, inventory tracking, yield loss analysis, ERP systems, sustainable sourcing practices
Preferred skills
Novelty fabric grading, lot management, fabric manufacturing operations knowledge
Technologies
ERP tools
Responsibilities
Own novelty material OTD performance and track delivery timelines; Proactively manage production schedules to ensure material availability; Resolve supply interruptions by expediting shipments or reallocating inventory; Establish and monitor KPIs for supplier lead times and delivery reliability; Partner with suppliers to ensure materials meet technical specifications and quality expectations; Monitor material consumption to identify discrepancies and yield loss; Work upstream with suppliers to align lot sizing, specifications, and traceability; Maintain documentation of material lots and test results; Coordinate with planners and production teams to align material availability with demand; Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, and Sourcing teams; Provide input on purchasing decisions based on capacity and lead times; Escalate production blockers with recommended solutions.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on operational leadership
