
Production Manager - Men's & Sleep
Job Description
Production Manager - Men's & Sleep
Application Deadline: 1 June 2026
Department: Production and Sourcing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles HQ
Reporting To: Katie
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 / year
Description
At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.
As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.
SKIMS is seeking a Production Manager, Men's & Sleep. The Production Manager oversees all end-to-end production operations for Men's and Sleep. This role ensures the timely, high-quality delivery of seasonal product launches through strong vendor management, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate combines technical production expertise with strategic vision—streamlining processes, mentoring team members, and driving measurable results across multiple categories.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations from PO readiness through final delivery.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of Production Assistants and Coordinators—driving accountability, growth, and continuous improvement across internal and external partners.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Provide strategic problem-solving to achieve optimal production results—removing obstacles, providing tools, and ensuring smooth departmental operations.
- Own and manage team meetings with clear agendas, action items, and timely escalations.
- Manage all Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
- Track and report on production KPIs, including calendar accuracy, TNA adherence, inspection completion, and booking and clearance schedules.
- Resolve production issues proactively to maintain high on-time performance.
- Oversee bulk approvals, TOP reviews, cost engineering, and risk escalation management.
- Maintain milestone visibility through weekly status meetings and reporting dashboards for leadership.
- Negotiate timelines and actions to ensure on-time delivery.
- Manage PO readiness, including garment testing, final costing, and pre-production (PP) approval.
- Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, Operations, and Logistics to ensure seamless execution.
- Align production timelines and priorities with design, sourcing, and merchandising objectives.
- Foster strong relationships with domestic and international vendors to ensure timely execution and effective issue resolution.
- Implement process improvements to streamline communication and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Ensure data integrity within Netsuite, WFX, PLM, and Excel for accurate reporting and audit readiness.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support team scalability and business growth.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 6–7+ years of apparel production experience, preferably within Men's and Sleep or lifestyle categories.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, costing, and full production lifecycles.
- Proven ability to manage multiple categories and overlapping timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership in improving operational efficiency through process optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, PLM (WFX), ERP (Netsuite), and other production tracking tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Job Benefits
- Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Kind Body Fertility Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Access to LinkedIn learning
- Employee Discounts
- Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
- Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
- Free Swag Giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Annual Summer Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages