Production Manager (Temporary) at vineyard vines

Production Manager (Temporary)

About us:

vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 100 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is also carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. At vineyard vines we pride ourselves on Shep & Ian’s philosophy that “every day should feel this good” and “if you’re doing what you love, you’ll be successful”.

Now is an exciting time to join vineyard vines. In order to keep-up with our growing and evolving business needs, we need smart and talented individuals to join on our crew to help us to drive the good life!

vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that "Every day should feel this good." This state of mind is something that all people experience at some point. These moments are different for all of us, but they are important because they're uniquely ours. EDSFTG is at the core of our culture and allows us to celebrate the differences that tie us together. These diverse backgrounds are what make us stronger as a team, and it is why we are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where every team member can bring their true self to work. We are committed to building a more diverse Team across all channels, departments, and stores within our community.

Won't you join us and share your EDSFTG moment?

Overview:

The Production Manager is responsible for developing and executing seasonal product based on Design, Creative, and Merchandising’s strategic visions. They are responsible for the end-to-end process beginning with product development to execution and ultimately delivery for their specified departments. They ensure all product meets vineyard vines price and quality standards from the initial material and styling stages through the manufacturing and delivery stage. The manager is able to multi-task in a fast paced environment to ensure thoughtful decisions are made and proper execution is performed in order to meet calendar and key milestone deadlines.

You Will:

• Source and onboard new factories for the department as directed by the supervisor
• Identify vendors for product development based on sourcing strategy and vendor capabilities
• Monitor and record all development in alignment to the seasonal scorecard
• Source and develop new fabrics and trims for the season
• Oversee and engage in product development tasks, ie. approve labels and tags, manage development tracking charts, track pre-production approvals with design, and partner with Technical Design on the timing of development packages
• Conduct product development review meetings for the cross-functional teams
• Monitor cost and IMU for the department
• Communicate to internal and external partners and vendors in a clear and timely manner
• Oversee and engage in production operations, ie. issue purchase orders, and ensure all product is tested
• Leverage our PLM system to track development, TNA and deliveries
• Drive strategic production projects
• Collaborate with merchants and planners on the monthly buy process
• Collaborate with logistics on delivery concerns
• Troubleshoot delivery and development issues
• Identify and fulfill opportunities for process, lead-time, costing, and quality improvement

What you Bring:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Former experience managing a direct report
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and maintain composure under pressure while remaining flexible
• Ability to respond to change positively
• Capable of seeing the larger picture and understanding how your role impacts and influences the larger business
• Strong time management skills