Production Manager - Ready-to-Wear & Bridal

ABOUT THE HOUSE Naeem Khan is a New York-based luxury design house renowned since 2003 for breathtaking ready-to-wear, evening wear, and bridal collections - dressing some of the world's most glamorous women. Our craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to beauty define everything we create. THE ROLE We are seeking a seasoned Production Manager to own end-to-end production operations across six collections annually - from T&A planning and raw material procurement through factory communication, quality control, and final delivery. You will lead a dedicated team and report directly to senior leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES Own end-to-end production operations across 6 collections annually, including ready-to-wear, evening wear, bridal, special orders, and private client orders. Develop, manage, and maintain all T&A calendars and Master Production files to ensure on-time delivery across all collections and seasons. Oversee procurement of all raw materials including fabrics, linings, trims, and notions. Lead bulk fabric purchase orders including yield estimation. Proactively identify and resolve fabric-related production issues including substitutions, shortages, and quality discrepancies. Review and approve all purchase orders issued to domestic and international factories for bulk cut & sew, embroidery, reorders, and special orders. Demonstrate strong understanding of garment costing (CMT, FOB, DDP). Maintain cost models and negotiate with factories to meet cost targets. Lead daily communication and follow-up with overseas and NY-based factories. Manage all weekly shipping schedules. Maintain and update all production tracking systems including WIP charts. Present production status updates to senior leadership. Oversee and manage the in-house atelier, including production orders and private client orders. Establish and maintain garment specifications through techpacks and BOM spreadsheets. Oversee production fittings in collaboration with the patternmaker and sales team. Manage and monitor all inbound and outbound shipments. Oversee creation of commercial invoices for international production shipments. Direct and oversee the quality control (QC) process for all production units prior to customer shipment. Lead, mentor, and manage a team including a Production Assistant, intern(s), atelier staff, production patternmaker, and digital patternmaker. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, design, pattern, and shipping teams to align on priorities and timelines. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's in Fashion Design, Product Management, or Technical Design 5+ years in apparel production, minimum 2 years in a managerial or leadership role Proven experience with high-end couture gowns and luxury fabrications Deep understanding of garment construction, technical development, and full product lifecycle Strong knowledge of T&A planning, WIP reporting, and BOM management Proficiency in PLM systems, Microsoft Office & Excel; digital patternmaking a plus Strong team management skills; ability to motivate and develop staff at various levels Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure BASE SALARY RANGE $100,000 — $125,000 Salary is commensurate with experience. Disclosed in accordance with the NYC Salary Transparency Law. Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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