Associate Production Manager

About the position

JustFab is looking for an Associate Production Manager. The Associate Production Manager plays a critical role in managing the footwear manufacturing production lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and adherence to quality standards. This role requires strong coordination across internal teams, including design, development, merchandising, buyers, planning, and supply chain, to facilitate smooth execution from purchase order placement and confirmation through final shipment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, solutions-driven, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position will report to the VP, Production and Product Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee purchase order (PO) creation, placement, tracking, and management.
• Ensure all seasonal production calendar deadlines are met from planning to final delivery.
• Utilize internal systems such as Centric PLM and BlueCherry to manage production workflows.
• Collaborate with external costing partners to analyze and negotiate product costs.
• Maintain seasonal cost trackers and ensure alignment with seasonal investment budgetary goals.
• Track seasonal cost receipts to ensure accurate documentation and alignment with budgetary goals.
• Anticipate potential production issues, including delays or quality concerns.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure seamless execution.
• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure products meet company standards prior to ex-factory.
• Address and resolve any production or quality issues promptly.
• Partner with design, development, and merchandising to align production timelines with seasonal launches.
• Collaborate with the planning team to ensure alignment with seasonal unit requirements, inventory, and sales goals.
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to monitor incoming shipments from international ex-factory locations through final delivery to domestic fulfillment centers.
• Oversee communication with external manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate production and delivery schedules and terms.
• Manage costing and foster strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Align with department leadership to execute production strategies that support the brand's business goals and seasonal product launches.
• Support leadership in implementing process enhancements and best practices to streamline production workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in production management, preferably in the fashion or footwear industry.
• Proficiency in production management tools and systems (Centric PLM, BlueCherry, Tableau, Smartsheet, or similar platforms).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities while contributing to process improvements as guided by senior team members.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively convey ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience communicating with Asia-based vendors and global cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, solutions-based mindset with the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Proven ability to streamline processes and improve footwear sample management systems.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to supporting team goals and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High standard for accuracy and accountability in footwear product tracking and documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in footwear production is a plus.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with global factories and agents in Asia, particularly in China and Vietnam.
• Familiarity with costing methods and price negotiation strategies.
• Global trade policy acumen.
• Previous experience with Smartsheet.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule* - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite.
• Discretionary Paid Time Off*.
• Summer Fridays*.
• Healthcare Plans.
• Employee Discounts.
• 401k.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Equity Program*.
• And More.