Director of Production

Responsibilities: Oversee all production across multiple factories in different countries. Successfully manage production activities so all orders are shipped on time. Manage production staff, including scheduling, coaching, and evaluating performance. Develop production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting. Negotiate to reduce cost prices from factories. Present updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management. Develop and implement cost controls and other expense reduction measures. Handle quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly. Recommend and execute quality improvements for production and product quality. Investigate and implement ideas for increased productivity and cost reduction. Maintain and communicate daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments. Track trends and suggested enhancements that would both challenge and refine the company's product offerings.

Qualifications: Must have production experience in the soft home goods sector. Major plus if you have experience with kitchen, table and bath textile products/production. Minimum of 10 years of in-depth production experience and have managed a team. Experience with Walmart production a big plus. 4-6 years of experience traveling to factories in Asia to work with them. Experience working with major retailers and their production orders. Existing relationships with overseas vendors Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Production and Product Management Textile Manufacturing