We are a vibrant, small (3-person) San Francisco golf apparel company in search of a terrific Production Manager to work 20-30 hours per week, flexible hours. If you are a great production manager who is smart, highly organized, with strong planning and computer skills, and a make-it-happen attitude, we encourage you to apply.
We design and manufacture all of our unique UV protective apparel products here in the Bay Area and sell to resorts, golf country clubs and retailers across the country and abroad. Even in a very tough year for apparel sales, our revenues increased by 70% in 2009. For more background information, please visit our website at www.iconicsport.com.
If you enjoy a fast-paced, small-company environment and have strong production management skills, you may be the right person to help us grow to the next level!
Job Title: Production Manager.
20-30 hours /week- may move to full time as company grows
Responsibilities:
o Organize production, create and maintain production schedule, and manage relationships with sewing contractors.
o Work with contractors to ensure finished goods are received on time and to specifications; ensure quality standards are met at sewing contractors and perform quality control inspections of finished goods and raw materials.
o Work with pattern maker and design for first - production patterns.
o Maintain style specification library and tech pack for all styles.
o Ensure sales reps have complete and on-time show line samples and sales materials.
o Track, forecast and order raw materials for upcoming production runs, follow-up as need.
o Source fabric, trims and notions, organize sample fabric and swatches.
o Investigate and recommend production improvements, i.e. software applications, logistics etc. as needed.
o Investigate and recommend new sewing contractors, suppliers as needed.
Qualifications:
o Five-plus years experience in production management.
o In-depth understanding of apparel production.
o Superlative organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and execute to meet schedules and production deadlines.
o Knowledgeable of garment construction and garment specs. Technical design expertise is a plus.
o Familiar with technical fabrics and finishes.
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Strong computer skills. Requires a high level of expertise in Excel, Word, and MacOS mail, Mac OS. Expertise in MYOB/Acclivity or QuickBooks and Illustrator a plus.
o Experience with and affinity for working in small/startup environment; self directed and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and done well.
o Strong inter-personal skills.
o Detail-oriented and accurate.
o Positive attitude.
o Friendly and personable.
o Ability to make a long-term commitment to our organization.
o Common sense.
o A sense of humor.
Benefits:
o Opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a fast-growing start-up environment
o Opportunity to participate in the Company’s design and strategy decision-making
o Health insurance
- Compensation: $30-35/hour DOE
- This is a part-time job.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posted by Kris Iringan
