Production Manager

• Bachelor's or higher degree preferred, REFA certification is a strong advantage
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience required, in the textile industry
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed production, quality, and safety goals in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Management experience is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of merchandising and product development
• Very good written & verbal communication skills in English, German would be a plus

• Management and coordination of the entire production chain
• Full responsibility from preparing manufacturing orders, order confirmation, create all documents to proper shipping
• Confirmation of delivery dates for the goods and compliance with these delivery dates
• Ensure cost, timely and high-quality processing of customer orders, cost estimation
• Responsible for the production budget
• Plan and organize personnel deployment, review job performance and provide discipline as necessary
• Communicate instructions and set priorities, ensure proper support, and resolve complex issues
• Coordinate and lead meetings related to the department's overall performance
• Conduct root cause analyses in conjunction with department and plant personnel in order to formulate effective and efficient solutions to problems
• Meet and/or exceed quality, cost, production, efficiency, and waste control standards
• Conduct routine inventory audits of finished goods and raw materials
• Visually inspect all machinery and ensure proper maintenance/regular preventative maintenance is performed
• Maintain and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous production
• Act as contact person for all production-related questions and processes
• Ensures a smooth process from cutting to sewing and makes sure that the production department meets all targets and on-time deliveries to the customers
• Continuous optimization of production processes
• Continuous intermediate control during manufacturing and carry out final inspection