Temp Production Manager, Footwear & Accessories
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future. Job Summary:
The Production Manager to own the end-to-end production process for our footwear and accessories lines. You'll be the operational engine behind getting product from proto to shelf — managing costs, coordinating with overseas factories, and keeping cross-functional teams aligned every step of the way. Responsibilities:
- Scheduling, and workflow management
- Experience in quality assurance, quality control, and adherence to industry standards
- Communicate daily with overseas factories to ensure production orders are being manufactured according to schedule, specifications, and quality standards
- Coordinate, create, modify, and distribute purchase orders independently and in collaboration with the team to balance workload and meet production timelines
- Communicate production priorities and updates across cross-functional teams including merchandising, marketing, and operations
- Track and maintain WIP reports and production timelines
- Negotiate costs, lead times, and production terms with suppliers
- Track, organize, and manage marketing materials related to production and launches
- Review, process, and communicate comments and approvals on artwork and packaging submitted by factories
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all production documentation and approvals
- Identify and resolve production issues proactively to minimize delays and disruptions
- Manage and track costing from proto through production
- Work with Manager on cost exercises and negotiations
- Analyze CBD ensuring charges are accurate
- Prepare costing files for internal meetings
- Participate in product reviews and note changes in design, material or cost
- Call out any product concerns to Merch and Design during development and production stage
- Enter costing and duty rates into Fashion Flow
- Work with factories and Logistics team on classifications and duty rates
- Work with merchandising, sales, and planning to review & confirm final buys
- Have factories complete Product Detail Sheets and work with Logistics/Broker to confirm HTS/duty rates
- Issue, maintain & update bulk POs with xf, delivery dates, and costing
- Update seasonal factory WIP: with final buys & BOMs
- Maintain seasonal master WIP through production - deliveries
- Monitor & track sample timing for CFM, wear test, AD samples, TOPs
- Communicate daily with vendors to troubleshoot any production issues that arise
- Monitor communication between finished goods vendors & raw material vendors
- Troubleshoot potential issues & partner cross functionally to find a solution
- Communicate delays & production shortages/overages cross functionally
- Ensure system accuracy with logistics
- Send comments and approvals on CFM, TOP to ensure they meet spec & quality standards
- Assist manager with 3rd party QC process
- Monitor bulk penetration by factory and COO
- Ensure bulk material comments are up to date post SMS reviews
- Send bulk recaps to suppliers once bulk orders are placed
- Coordinate any material/product testing with Compliance Team
- Liability - Review bulk material liabilities and manage payment/amortization
- Code all production invoices in Medius Flow and ensure invoices are submitted and paid on time
- Own Footwear style#’s and setting up in Fashion Flow
- Oversee setting up Color Names in D365 Check all style names with Legal before market
- Issue New Vendor Forms and set up with AP
- Support the setup and lifecycle of third party Collegium product
- 3-5 years of experience in production management within the footwear or accessories industry.
- Proficiency in issuing, tracking, and updating bulk purchase orders including ex-factory dates, delivery dates, and costing.
- Experience maintaining and updating seasonal WIP reports including final buys, BOMs, and delivery milestones.
Be a Good Human | Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity
Have No Fear | Innovate and solve problems
Own Every Decision | Work together and get results
Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people
Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive Our in office policy is in office, 4 days a week. Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Clothing Allowance
- Generous Employee Discount
- 401k
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