Hawkeye Search Group
Production Manager
Our client is actively seeking a Production Manager to join their team. The company imports a wide variety of licensed children’s stationery, crafts, activities, and toys for all major retailers.
The # 1 priority of this role is to
manage the production process from order placement through to shipment . The ideal candidate will be highly organized and solution oriented.
Additional Responsibilities:
Proactively manage planning, placement, execution, and follow up of Production Orders
Establish collaborative relationships with cross functional teams in Sales, Product Development, Licensing, Design
Daily communication with factories in China and Vietnam
Issue PO’s and amendments; manage Buyer PO Allocations for Direct Import orders
Review Vendor Manuals & Program Guides; communicate retailer specific requirements to factories (ie: carton markings, PDQ’s, GTIN Labels, Sample Signing, RFID Tags, etc)
Proactively monitor and ensure adherence to seasonal time & action calendars
Maintain Open Order Tracking Chart to ensure all order requirements are fulfilled on time
Review and approve Carton Markings
Follow up on timely submissions of Buyer Samples, TOP Samples, Photo Samples, PDQ Samples
Issue online Test Request Forms in CTL / UL system
Schedule Final Inspections in Retail Link and resolve any issues reported
Monitor bookings and shipment confirmations
Update CPV Critical Path status in Retail Link weekly by department
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience in Production
Must have experience with both Domestic and Direct Import Orders.
Must be proficient with excel spreadsheets.
Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven skills in problem-solving, organization, attention to detail and priority setting.
Must have experience working with Walmart and Retail Link system.
This position is based in New York.
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Our client is actively seeking a Production Manager to join their team. The company imports a wide variety of licensed children’s stationery, crafts, activities, and toys for all major retailers.
The # 1 priority of this role is to
manage the production process from order placement through to shipment . The ideal candidate will be highly organized and solution oriented.
Additional Responsibilities:
Proactively manage planning, placement, execution, and follow up of Production Orders
Establish collaborative relationships with cross functional teams in Sales, Product Development, Licensing, Design
Daily communication with factories in China and Vietnam
Issue PO’s and amendments; manage Buyer PO Allocations for Direct Import orders
Review Vendor Manuals & Program Guides; communicate retailer specific requirements to factories (ie: carton markings, PDQ’s, GTIN Labels, Sample Signing, RFID Tags, etc)
Proactively monitor and ensure adherence to seasonal time & action calendars
Maintain Open Order Tracking Chart to ensure all order requirements are fulfilled on time
Review and approve Carton Markings
Follow up on timely submissions of Buyer Samples, TOP Samples, Photo Samples, PDQ Samples
Issue online Test Request Forms in CTL / UL system
Schedule Final Inspections in Retail Link and resolve any issues reported
Monitor bookings and shipment confirmations
Update CPV Critical Path status in Retail Link weekly by department
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience in Production
Must have experience with both Domestic and Direct Import Orders.
Must be proficient with excel spreadsheets.
Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven skills in problem-solving, organization, attention to detail and priority setting.
Must have experience working with Walmart and Retail Link system.
This position is based in New York.
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