Senior Production Manager (Apparel)

Location: Torrance, CA

Role: Senior Production Coordinator (Apparel) 

Type: Full Time, On site

TCW Trends, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager in Apparel. This is a key leadership role overseeing the full Product Development and emphasis and detailing of the Production lifecycle, managing both the domestic team and our overseas partners.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver with deep apparel production expertise, strong vendor relationships, and the ability to lead a fast‑moving team with clarity, confidence, and a sharp sense of risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the entire Product Development and Production Team, ensuring smooth workflow from concept through final delivery.
• Manage daily communication with overseas production teams, ensuring alignment on timelines, quality standards, and deliverables.
• Lead sourcing efforts for fabrics, trims, and raw materials; identify new vendors and negotiate pricing, MOQs, and lead times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, factories, and suppliers, ensuring accountability and on‑time performance.
• Review and approve production calendars, WIP reports, costing sheets, and T&A milestones.
• Troubleshoot production issues, delays, and quality concerns with urgency, accuracy and professionalism.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and QA to ensure product accuracy, brand standards, and timely execution.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to the production team to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in apparel production, with at least 7+ years in a senior or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of product development, sourcing, costing, and full production lifecycle.
• Proven experience managing overseas vendors and factories (Asia, South Asia, or similar regions).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make decisions quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in production systems, WIP tracking, and Excel.

Benefits: 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person