Manager, Production (beauty)
Centric Brands - New York City, NY
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Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.ProductionFrom sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results-driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectivesThe Manager of Production manages the execution and follow-up of manufacturing requirements to ensure the timely delivery of quality and profitable goods.PRODUCTIONAttend daily/weekly meetings with Design, Development and Sales to review retail program initiatives to determine development requirements and financial goals.Partner with Design to develop concepts in support of product cost, quality and delivery requirements.Work closely with Hong Kong team to evaluate and recommend sourcing allocation based on product profile and cost objectives.Negotiate pricing and delivery of projects against aggressive timelines with worldwide manufacturing partners.PROJECT MANAGEMENTCreate and manage product lifecycles from concept to production; communicate and drive development requirements and critical deadlines.Work closely with Demand Planning and Operations to ensure forecast and avail commits align with production and delivery schedules.COMPLIANCEPartner with China Compliance counterparts to ensure development adheres to product specifications and regulatory standards.Troubleshoot development and technical issues with factories to meet production quality and aesthetic standards.Share Quality, Regulatory and Safety insights to ensure team is creating products that will meet consumer expectations.Support research and formula testing; Create, review and approve product testing documents.Review test reports and provide interpretation of results in support of development requirements and implementation of corrective actions as needed.CUSTOMERS & RELATIONSHIPSPerform special projects as assignedTravel to factories and international trade shows, where appropriateContribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessaryOptimistic and resilient in challenging and stressful situationsCommunicate with confidence, ease and enthusiasmSuperior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team orientedBeauty or Accessories experience preferredAbility to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulousCreativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/designKnowledge of manufacturing, materials, tooling and print techniquesBachelor’s DegreeExperience in manufacturing and sourcing; relevant experience in categoryProficient in Microsoft Office, PLM, SAPSalary Range: $75,000-$90,000At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer#LI-Hybrid#LI-MC1Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
Created: 2024-04-06