Production Manager
Core
Managing production execution, supplier relationships, and inventory flow for soft goods products from launch to replenishment.
Role type
Production Manager
Builds
Physical soft goods products (bedding, towels, home textiles)
Domain
Consumer goods / Home textiles
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, production timeline execution, cost negotiation, project management, data analysis, process improvement, team leadership, system proficiency (PLM/ERP/PO)
Preferred skills
Mentoring, specific platform experience (BeProduct, Anvyl, Sage, NetSuite, Looker, Omni), home textiles industry experience, travel readiness
Technologies
PLM, ERP, purchase order systems, Excel, Google Sheets
Responsibilities
Own production execution across assigned suppliers and product categories; Build strong, collaborative relationships with global supplier partners; Monitor production milestones and proactively identify risks; Lead supplier performance reviews using data and KPIs; Support cost negotiations and volume planning; Coordinate production across replenishment and launch orders; Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market; Manage and develop one Assistant Production Coordinator
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with team leadership