Production Manager
Core
Lead brand merchandise projects from initial proposal through final delivery, balancing creative quality, client expectations, budgets, and operational execution.
Role type
Senior IC Production Manager (Merchandise & Promotional Products)
Builds
Branded merchandise programs for technology and entertainment brands
Domain
Promotional products / Brand merchandise
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Vendor management, production sourcing, project estimation, order management, quality control, logistics coordination, financial acumen, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
AI tool integration, e-commerce platform familiarity
Technologies
CommonSKU, SAGE, Shopify, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Lead small and medium-sized merchandise programs from estimating through delivery; Manage project workstreams across sourcing, decoration, production, logistics, and fulfillment; Source products and production methods aligning with client creative direction and budget; Research vendors, negotiate pricing, and maintain vendor information; Develop and manage estimates, sales orders, purchase orders, and project profitability; Review production samples and proofs for quality control; Coordinate with warehouse teams on inventory and fulfillment; Identify risks and develop solutions to prevent delays; Continuously improve project processes and workflows
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
