Offshore Production Manager - Hybrid Apparel : Job Details

Hybrid's humble beginnings started in 1997 in the back of a print shop designing, selling, and printing tee shirts. Today, Hybrid is a global apparel industry powerhouse in brand and licensing management. Hybrid provides its expertise and fully vertical operations capability – design, merchandising, development, sourcing, production, and distribution – to a broad suite of branded, licensed, generic, and private label partners. Hybrid's full-service apparel design and manufacturing expertise extends across the apparel category, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, tees, and accessories.

As our organization has evolved, so has our philosophy of doing business. We have made concerted efforts to remove ourselves from the antiquated approach of other apparel manufacturers and doing things differently has been our focus. We are building a company ethos that breeds innovation, collaboration, integrity, and excellence in customer service.

What is my role?

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all production processes with offshore suppliers to ensure timely delivery and outstanding quality of product for our brands and diverse customer base. This includes PO placement, WIP tracking, daily communication and follow up, and all related activities as part of the manufacturing process including but not limited to follow up on samples, trim/piece goods status, product testing, Dupro/FRI inspections, shipping, documentation and logistics.

What You'll Do

• Production order placement with multiple global vendors, including all daily production follow-up, to ensure on time delivery
• Enter and maintain production styles, cost sheets and purchase orders in the VPS2 (AS400 system) & ensure accuracy on pricing and delivery dates through daily upkeep. Maintain WIP/ODBC report
• Work closely with PD and Merchandising teams on all approvals to ensure a smooth product development process and handovers in line with lead-time calendar
• In production hand over meetings, review development progress & any/all outstanding issues with PD & Merch team; review tech packs, final cost & order requirements; list all exceptions on the handover checklist
• Follow through on the complete production process including lab dips, strike offs, fabrics, trims, accessories, fit & size set samples, PP & TOP sample approval.
• Process all samples with Tech Dept to ensure specifications are met and quality meets requirements and communicate all comments to the suppliers
• Establish Time and Action calendar with suppliers and arrange weekly tracking WIP for overseas factories to ensure that all the goods meet delivery and quality standards. Ensure weekly WIP updates from factory
• Maintain, record, and file all incoming approvals and samples and review with Merch, Design and PD teams for accuracy and relate all detailed comments to factories/suppliers
• Ensure all products are in compliance with all applicable international/U.S. laws and regulations as well as specific customer requirements
• Arrange inspections with internal compliance team, as needed either by Hybrid internal team or 3rd party
• Arrange all testing, as required by account, with internal compliance team and suppliers
• Understand all principals of logistics & follow up on all inbound shipments. Communicate with forwarders on bookings and in transit shipments, actualize in AS400 as soon as shipment are in transit, chase docs early with shippers and communicate all variances to Customer service and Sales teams
• Arrange all international drop ship documentation with fty and process with inventory & OM staff at time of shipment
• Maintain close communication with the Merchandising & Operations department and Order Managements teams on inbound deliveries and order tracking
• Update Hybrid Quality Control Dept on all incoming shipment; provide TP and approved PP sample for their cross checking via shared servers

What You'll Need

• Associates or Bachelors degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• 5 years of experience in a comparable role as a Production Manager in the apparel industry
• Knowledgeable in offshore import regulations, international trade terms, and understands import operations and U.S. Customs processes and rules
• Knowledge of apparel business, product creation process, material construction and manufacturing processes, Factory knowledge a great plus
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of AS400 (or similar ERP) and strong computer skills to adapt quickly to new systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a solid understanding on how to communicate with global supplier base
• Capable of multitasking and balancing critical workloads
• Be proactive, anticipate problems, facilitate problem solving, escalate and address issues in a timely manner
• Strong work ethic and passion for the job
• Quick learner and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills
• A team player with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, high growth work environment
• In office attendance is required

Hybrid Apparel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.