$90,000–$100,000.40 Per Year
Apparel Manufacturing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Identify Issues, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Product Development, Product Management, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Management, Production Support, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
Location: Torrance, CA
Company: TCW Trends, Inc.
TCW Trends, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Manager with solid apparel manufacturing experience and strong handson leadership skills. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fastpaced environment, enjoys problemsolving, and can confidently manage multiple styles, timelines, and vendor relationships. Experience with club store programs (Sam’s Club, Costco) is a plus.
You will oversee daytoday production operations, support crossfunctional teams, and ensure products move smoothly from development through final delivery. This role is essential to keeping our production workflow accurate, organized, and on schedule.
About the Role
The Production Manager oversees the full production lifecycle — costing, tech pack review, T&A management, sample approvals, vendor communication, and coordination of testing and shipping. You will work closely with the customers, vendors and factories to ensure products meet quality and brand standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the details.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Product Development and Production team to ensure smooth workflow from concept through delivery.
- Communicate daily with overseas factories to maintain alignment on timelines, quality expectations, and deliverables.
- Support sourcing for fabrics, trims, and raw materials; negotiate pricing, MOQs, and lead times.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure accountability and ontime performance.
- Review production calendars, WIP reports, costing sheets, and T&A milestones for accuracy.
- Troubleshoot production delays, quality issues, and workflow challenges with urgency and professionalism.
What You Bring
- 7+ years of experience as manager in apparel production and product development, including some team or vendor management.
- Strong understanding of the full production lifecycle, from sourcing and costing to delivery.
- Experience with knits and wovens.
- Proven ability to manage overseas vendors and factories (Asia, South Asia, or similar regions).
- Preferred: Experience with club store programs (Sam’s Club, Costco).
- Highly organized, detailoriented, and able to manage multiple timelines.
- Strong problemsolving skills and comfort working in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to work onsite in Torrance, CA.
Benefits
- Salary range: $90,000–$100,000
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO and sick leave