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Description
The Utilikilts Company is a small progressive business with a conscience in need of a Product Manager with at least five years of apparel industry experience that wants to spend their working days making a positive difference in the world!
JOB SUMMARY
Manages and maintains the product department and therefore the merchandise made to be sold by the Utilikilts Co., LLC by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:
Works as direct liaison with and coordinates activities between Production department and other departments (Finance, Sales and Marketing, HR and Operations).
Oversees budgeting, staffing and training for Production department. Pattern experience desired. Oversees all aspects of product development and reviews production standards.
Coordinates timelines and follow through for design and development, production, purchasing, raw materials, quality control, and fulfillment. Is responsible for disseminating information to the Sales Team. Acts as a liaison between management and the rest of the Production Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Management:
Meet with management to discuss departmental issues and their role in the business strategy.
Supervise five to ten employees.
Outline team goals and review progress and follow through.
Adjust schedule and/or staffing as needed.
Set budget according to production and development goals and priorities.
Monitor budget, spending, ordering, scheduling.
Organize information flow through department.
Address issues concerning productivity and employee satisfaction.
Foster the career growth of staff members.
Performs activities of workers supervised.
Product Management:
Analyze the external marketplace, customers, vendors, and competitors to determine product needs.
Define product requirements and features and ensure that they uphold the product vision/mission.
Provide input into design process.
Initiating Product Development timelines, priorities.
Develop the product line strategy/roadmap and product line calendar.
Understand and evangelize the needs of customers.
Provide input on issues related to the analysis and integration of new product. Such technical issues include compatibility with existing products and ensuring the product can meet customers' expectations given their specific constraints.
Product Development/Sourcing:
Overseeing Sourcing and Getting Sample Materials Approved For Development.
Oversee Product Development Budget.
Product Development/Technical Designer:
Maintaining product development line sheets, clear & consistent communication on development issues.
Communicate confirmed styles/colors to production.
Oversee confirmation sample (production go-by) verification & process.
Pre-Production and Post Production:
Addressing pattern and construction issues that arise in manufacturing.
Assisting in Quality Control (assuring specs. are being met).
Assisting in receiving.
Assist with sales sample issues and verification.
Providing input on prospectus language for customer-orientated literature.
Interact regularly with Sales, Operations and senior management in the development, positioning, packaging and promotion of product.
Job Qualifications Education And/Or Experience:
Bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
3-5 years related experience required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Fluency in another language a plus.
Intermediate to Advanced Apparel Production and Manufacturing knowledge including: Pattern making, Textiles, Trims, Clothing Construction
Other Qualifications:
Must have excellent computer skills - MSOffice, including Excel.
Must be detail oriented with excellent follow through skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability and initiative to troubleshoot potential problems and to handle multiple projects.
Application Procedure
Submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources explaining how your skills and interests apply to this position.Position is open until filled so please submit your resume today.