Production Manager, Sweaters

As the Production Manager for Sweaters at BCI BRANDS, your main responsibilities include tracking production status through various reports, managing patternmakers, and facilitating timely approvals with the tech team. You'll also handle communication with factories regarding costing and shipping and ensure the accuracy of purchase orders. Your role is crucial in maintaining production flow and efficiency.

BCI BRANDS seeks candidates with at least 5 years of experience in a production management role. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills for effective collaboration with product development teams and excel in organizational tasks such as managing patterns and purchase orders, alongside a solid proficiency in Excel.

At BCI BRANDS, we believe in continuous growth. As a Production Manager, you'll have access to training and development programs that can help you refine your skills and further your career in fashion production. We champion career advancement and provide a variety of opportunities for growth within the company.

Working as a Production Manager at BCI BRANDS means you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. This includes health benefits (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, a 401k program, paid time off, commuter benefits, and a robust holiday schedule, all aimed at supporting your well-being and work-life balance.

The work environment at BCI BRANDS for a Production Manager is collaborative and dynamic. You will interact regularly with various teams including product development, merchandising, and overseas production teams, ensuring a supportive atmosphere where communication and teamwork are highly valued.

In your response, outline your past roles related to production management, emphasizing specific responsibilities and how they relate to the requirements at BCI BRANDS. Use examples of challenges faced and how you resolved them to show your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your time management strategies and tools you use to stay organized. Mention how you assess urgency and importance, and provide an example of a time you successfully managed competing deadlines in production.

Explain your approach to maintaining clear and consistent communication with factory partners. You can talk about scheduled check-ins, reporting processes, and the importance of building strong relationships to ensure smooth operations.

Describe your methods for monitoring quality control throughout the production process. This can include establishing checkpoints, conducting audits, and how you address quality issues when they arise.

Share a specific example where you identified a gap in operations, proposed a solution, and the positive outcome that resulted from implementing that change. Highlight your role as a change agent and your ability to lead teams through transitions.

Talk about your communication style and the importance of collaboration. Emphasize your initiative to foster positive working relationships through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and team-building activities.

Discuss your strategies to streamline the approval process, such as setting clear deadlines, following up regularly, and ensuring that all necessary information is provided promptly to expedite decision-making.

List relevant software tools and platforms you have experience with that are applicable to production management. Explain how utilizing these tools has enhanced your efficiency and productivity in previous roles.

Reflect on what aspects of production management excite you the most, whether it’s problem-solving, working with people, or seeing a project go from concept to completion. Share how these motivators drive your performance and satisfaction at work.

Research BCI BRANDS and share insights about the company’s values, legacy, and commitment to women’s fashion. Express your enthusiasm for being part of a brand that aligns with your values and presents opportunities for your career growth.