Production Manager - Athletics / Sports

SBH Fashion • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $100k - $110k / year • 22h ago

Job Title: Production Manager – Sports / Athletics

Key Responsibilities 2. Vendor & Factory Management 3. Material & Quality Control 4. Costing & Budget Management 5. Cross-Department Collaboration 6. Compliance & Sustainability 7. Reporting & Documentation

Production Planning & Calendar Management
Develop and maintain seasonal production calendars aligned with design, development, and sales timelines.
Coordinate SMS, PPS, and bulk production milestones to ensure timely delivery.
Monitor production progress and proactively resolve potential delays or material issues.
Manage communication with global manufacturing partners across categories including knits, woven tops, bottoms, and accessories.
Negotiate cost, lead time, and capacity with suppliers while ensuring compliance with HEAD’s quality and sustainability standards.
Conduct factory evaluations and maintain performance scorecards for quality, reliability, and efficiency.
Oversee fabric and trim sourcing approvals in collaboration with the design and technical teams.
Approve TOP samples and pre-production materials to ensure consistency in fit, fabric, color, and finishing.
Manage quality control checkpoints, including inline and final inspections.
Review and confirm unit cost sheets with factories and suppliers.
Track production budgets and freight costs to ensure alignment with financial targets.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through efficient material usage or process optimization.
Partner with the design, merchandising, logistics, and fulfillment teams to ensure smooth production flow.
Align production schedules with marketing, e-commerce, and trade show timelines (e.g., PGA Show, seasonal previews).
Provide regular updates to leadership on production status, shipment forecasts, and key issues.
Ensure all factories follow ethical labor, environmental, and safety standards.
Support HEAD Golf’s eco-friendly initiatives by implementing sustainable packaging, labeling, and material sourcing practices.
Maintain production trackers, PO summaries, shipment records, and vendor communications.
Provide post-season performance reports summarizing production timelines, costs, and improvement areas.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in apparel production or supply-chain management (sportswear or performance wear preferred).
Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, technical construction, and costing.
Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficiency with PLM, AIMS360, Excel, and production tracking tools.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Salary $100,000-$110,000