Manager, Production – Fashion

About You

You are an organized leader with a keen eye for quality, design, cost, and timing in the fashion production realm. Leading by example, you are comfortable in a dynamic environment, being both a leader and a team member. You excel at collaboration, project management and working cross-functionally.

About The Role

As a Manager, Production – Fashion, you will work cross functionally with the design team for our inhouse fashion line, g.Label, to ensure product optimization, delivering quality and cost efficiency through a well-run production process. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain an efficient production timeline and hold all stakeholders accountable for deadlines to ensure on-time delivery
• Work cross-functionally to develop production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and market demand
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain regular updates on WIP and production schedule, and broker the best available in-DC delivery dates
• Partner with vendors on yarns, bulk fabric, trims, and fit changes. Manage/update changes in all related documents
• Source materials and negotiate all costs from raw materials to finished garments
• Manage existing vendors relationships and suggest/vet new vendors that complement our portfolio, while solidifying cost savings
• Establish and analyze production metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement
• Review shipping documents for accuracy and communicate delivery dates to the warehouse for prompt receiving
• Track and manage vendor invoices, ensuring they are systematically submitted for timely processing
• Actively participate in all fittings, collaborating with Designer and Tech Designer, appropriately suggesting yarn/fabric/trim options, while taking into consideration quality, aesthetic, cost and lead-time

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in Fashion production
• Experience working with Italian manufacturers and suppliers preferred
• Experience in Sweaters and Wovens preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with Smartsheet or Monday.com preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment, build trust and relationships with vendors & cross functional partners
• Strong understanding of domestic and international development/production
• Working knowledge and understanding of yarns, fabrics, garment construction, and production techniques

FAQ 

• Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 + Equity. This is a full-time, exempt role. Please note that this range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for the Los Angeles, CA based position. Goop, in good faith, reasonably expects to pay the position within this salary range. Goop provides the salary range in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, training, knowledge and skills, and if the location of the job changes.
• Benefits: Generous health benefits package, fertility benefits and paid parental leave. 
• Perks: “goopcation” paid company summer break, generous goop discounts, special offers with brand partners, access to custom lifestyle resources and events, and a beautiful work space in Santa Monica   
• Work Philosophy: At goop we believe that creativity, innovation and camaraderie are essential to our business, our culture and our employee’s growth and development. With our Hybrid Work Policy, we are committed to promoting collaboration, productivity and employee well-being by maximizing the benefits of both in-person and remote work. We are in office Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as Mondays for those within a 15-mile radius of our Santa Monica office.