Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Title:
Production Apparel Manager
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Reports to:
Loretta Lee, Director of Production
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required
Position Overview
We are seeking a Production Apparel Manager to lead the production lifecycle of Tuckernucks private label apparel collections. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role will manage development hand-off through final production, ensuring on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and alignment with cost and margin goals. You will work closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, and our global vendor partners to bring Tuckernucks product vision to life, ensuring our garments are beautiful, functional, and deliver on our brand promise.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage the production process from development to delivery across multiple product categories, including womens apparel, and other verticals as needed.
- Maintain and track production calendars and critical path timelines to ensure all deadlines are met
- Collaborate with Design and Merchandising to meet category cost targets and ensure production feasibility from proto to bulk production.
- Communicate daily with global vendors to oversee on-time production, troubleshoot any production / quality issues, and confirm production schedules against shipping windows.
- Communicate and manage seasonal time and action calendar to ensure on-time deliveries with factories
- Analyze cost breakdowns and margins seasonally to achieve target margins
- Assist in vendor sourcing and onboarding as the brand scales.
- Partner with Technical Design to ensure accurate fit approvals and QA standards are met.
- Ensure accurate and timely purchase order entry and delivery tracking in our ERP/tech systems.
- Conduct cost negotiations with vendors and work to improve margins without compromising quality.
- Leading weekly production meetings for Sport and Casual with Merchandising, Design, TD, and Quality to align on calendar, and resolve any production issues.
- Responsible for packaging and labelguidelines
- Have basic knowledge of pricing in relation to customs tariffs and logistics freight costs
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in apparel production, preferably in a fashion e-commerce or direct-to-consumer environment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong understanding of garment construction, production processes, and fabric knowledge across multiple categories
- Experience working with overseas factories and navigating timezone, language, and logistical dynamics
- Proven ability to manage timelines, troubleshoot under pressure, and stay organized amidst shifting priorities
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with PLM systems and ERP platforms a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with creative and operational teams
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a can-do attitudeexcited to be hands-on and solutions-oriented
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Production, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
Tuckernuck Core Values
The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.
- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
- Find the Fun
- Stay Authentic
- Respect
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Start Strong & Finish Strong
- Have Courage
Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.