Men'S Production Manager, Accessories

"Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn Status: Full-time/100% on-site Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 annually Position Summary The Production Manager will support the Accessories team by owning the production life cycle of designated product categories/factories that include soft Accessories and Lifestyle goods for Women’s, Men's and Kid’s. This individual will be responsible for Accessories and ensure products are executed to the standards of Kith. Responsibilities Maintain up‐to‐date WIP reports for all styles from all assigned vendors to ensure proper production timelines are being met (via the Master)Lead pricing negotiations with vendors to meet margin goals. Create buy sheetsCommunicate PPS arrivals to our design team / ensure they commented on in a timely manner to follow the calendar. Issue and update POs in our ERP system to ensure data integrityCreate cost sheets in our ERP system once confirmed. Review all QC inspection reports with our factories. This includes preparing all QC reports and TOP’s to be reviewed/approved with the Production Manager. Review/Submit/Record invoices. Review and approve care labels/bulk submits. Responsible for Archiving bulk submits for future reference. Request, organize, and review all testing reports and flag any issues. Work with your production counterpart to order bulk trim (when necessary) in order to consolidate amongst all factories on either a seasonal or annual basis. Work with the SMU team to ensure any approval or requirements requested in the contract are being executed. Oversee the full production lifecycle for assigned vendorsMonitor and track all purchase orders, production timelines, critical path milestones, ex-factory dates, and deliverables to avoid delays. Escalate issues or risks proactively to appropriate internal cross-functional teams. Manage bulk fabric and trims submissions - track, review against approved SMS fabric and/or lab dips for color and hand feel, send approval/commentsWork closely with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Materials, 3rd party QC & Logistics to ensure alignment and to resolve challengesCommunicate approvals, changes, and feedback to vendors. Participate in fittings, pre-production meetings, and seasonal reviews. Analyze past production issues and implement process improvementsReview and approve TOP (Top of Production) samples. Support the onboarding of new vendors as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferredMinimum 5+ years of relevant experience preferredKnowledge of fabric, trims, testing, logistics, and costingPrior Accessories and lifestyle experience is a plusAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentFamiliar with ERP/PLM systems, data maintenance, and data entryStrong work ethicPositive attitudeTeam player Who We Are Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators. Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul. The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact. Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent."