Production Manager for Custom Apparel Manufacturer – NE Portland
Acumen is pleased to partner with a U.S. based and family run sports focused apparel manufacturing company working with major brands outfitting national professional and college teams, looking for a Production Manager to join their team. This position will serve as a key leader for a growing company, with a strong reputation in the industry, overseeing the Cutting, Laser, Assembly, and Sublimation departments.
If You:
- Are an experienced Production Lead/Manager in the apparel, garment, or related industry
- Lead with respect, able to support a stable and multi-cultural workforce
- Possess the ability to mentor and empower others
- Have the ability to collaborate with departments to strive for a common goal
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a positive environment
- Are skilled at implementing lean processes and improving efficiencies
Then, this may be the next leadership opportunity for you!
Location: NE Portland, Oregon
Compensation: $105,000 – $130,000
The Production Manager is responsible for the supervision and administration of the Cutting, Laser, Assembly, and Sublimation departments to ensure the high quality and production volume levels needed to hit customers’ expected delivery dates. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and addressing any issues that occur during this process. The Production Manager will also work closely with product development, quality control, and all production areas.
Essential Job Duties
• Cultivate a motivated employee environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and ownership
• Provide operational support to Supervisors, Leads, and Operators during the manufacturing process
• Coach and mentor Supervisors, Leads, and Operators, creating positive work environment
• Manage workflow on the production floor
• Review and follow up the WIP work plan for export dates
• Develop and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve cutting room operations, minimize operating costs, and look for improved labor and material utilization
• Provide strategic planning solutions to increase productivity for processes
• Manage all machine maintenance, issue workorders for any machine issues immediately
• Responsible for keeping the production floor clean and organized in accordance with company policies and requirements
• Partner with quality control to create SOPs for the area, continue to look for opportunities of improvement
• Confer with other Supervisors and Managers to coordinate activities of individual departments; read and analyze work orders, bill of materials, and specification sheets to know what fabrics and colors are specified for each style for each program
• Create and share KPI metrics with Supervisors, Leads, and Operators to fully understand expectations and goals
• Employee administration (annual reviews, absences, PTO, resolve any issues or questions)
• Attend daily and weekly meetings to provide updates on machines and operators
• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned
Education/ Experience
- Minimum 5 years production facility management experience, preferably in the apparel or sporting goods industry
- Minimum 3+ years experience in sublimation printing, laser and/or cutting room experience
- Practical team leadership and people management experience with a proven track record of success in building collaborative, high-performance teams
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behavior
- Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers at all levels within the organization and from various backgrounds
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to work per prescribed production methodologies and processes
- Excellent organizational and engaging interpersonal skills
- Flexible, adaptable to change
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and writing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
- Proficient with MS Office, Excel, and comfortable with Adobe Illustrator
- Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
- Bilingual – English and Spanish highly desired
Procedure for Applying:
To apply or see our other positions available, please go to Acumen Executive Search to submit a resume and brief cover letter indicating your interest in the opportunity. If our current open positions are not the right fit for you and you would like us to share relevant opportunities, please send your resume and a brief cover to info@AcumenExecutiveSearch.com.
About Acumen:
Established in 2007, Acumen Executive Search is a “Most Admired” company and is recognized as the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search Partner in the Pacific Northwest with a global clientele. We deliver high-impact results and higher than the national average retention rates while nurturing genuine long-term relationships. Acumen works shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to provide customized, meaningful, and proven leadership solutions that empower organizational success.
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