VP, Production & Sourcing
Delta Galil IndustriesCompany Overview Delta Galil USA, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children. Since its inception in 1975, the company has continually endeavored to create products that follow a body-before-fabric philosophy, placing equal emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and quality. Delta Galil develops innovative seamless apparel, including bras, shapewear and socks; intimate apparel for women; underwear for men, including under its owned brands Schiesser, Eminence, Organic Basics and Athena; babywear, activewear, sleepwear and loungewear, including under its owned P.J. Salvage and Delta brands. Delta Galil also designs, develops, markets and sells branded denim and apparel under the brand 7 For All Mankind®, and ladies’ and kids’ apparel under the brand Splendid®. In addition, it sells its products under brand names licensed to the company, including adidas, Wolford, Wilson, Columbia, Tommy Hilfiger and others. Role Overview The Vice President of Production is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production process of our product line, ensuring the highest quality of products, timely deliveries, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to the company's standards and values. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of production processes and industry trends. Responsibilities Strategic Oversight: Work cross-functionally with design and sales counterparts to ensure the timely development of fabric, trims, and samples Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the production team, ensuring professional growth and departmental cohesiveness. Capacity Planning: Work with Core Vendors to ensure Capacity Plans related to fabric, trim, and production are executed in a timely manner to help ensure factory utilization and efficiency Mills: Ensure the cost of fabric is in line with corporate objectives Costing: Thorough knowledge of Global CMs (or CPM’s), Estimated Yields, and open costing Budget Management: Develop and manage production budgets, ensuring cost-efficiencies and profitability. Vendor Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts to achieve optimal terms. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure the premium quality of the product. Trend Analysis: Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements to continuously innovate and improve production processes. Operational Excellence: Streamline operations to maximize efficiency and minimize waste, maintaining the highest production standards. Collaboration: Work closely with the design, sales, ESG, and marketing teams to align production with company goals and market demands. Inventory Management: Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely distribution. Risk Management: Identify potential production risks and implement mitigation strategies. Sustainability: Advocate and implement sustainable production practices, ensuring environmentally friendly operations. Requirements: Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in sourcing, production, and/or global supply chain within the apparel industry, including senior executive (VP-level) responsibility Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing global sourcing and production organizations across multiple regions Deep expertise in global costing strategy, including CPMs, CMs, yield optimization, and end-to-end margin architecture Strong command of raw materials, fabric innovation, trims, and the full product development lifecycle, with the ability to influence product and cost decisions at the concept stage Demonstrated track record of driving enterprise-level margin improvement through strategic vendor negotiations, cost engineering, and supply chain optimization Must have experience with intimates. Extensive experience developing and managing global vendor ecosystems, including offshore partn…