Senior Director of Production

Job Description

Savage X Fenty is looking for a Senior Director of Production

How Do You Fit In? 

The Senior Director of Production will support all sourcing and product-execution related responsibilities for Savage X Fenty categories.  The ideal candidate is responsible, takes accountability, detail-oriented, hardworking, and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work well within a team environment but is a self-motivator who can work independently.

This position will report to the Vice President of Product Creation. 

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with Design and Product Development at all stages of development process: raw material and construction development proto and production fittings, cost strategy, execution. Make necessary recommendations for quality improvement.

• Partner with Product development and Design to maintain and create consistent and superior fit.

• Create opportunities with Design and Product Development to engineer product cost while ensuring quality and maintaining design intent. Provide the team with all cost targets and align on seasonal cost and allocation strategy.

• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Design, Merchandising, External Vendors, and Production to lead brand growth strategies.

• Oversee internal teams’ calendar to ensure all deadlines and key deliverables are met.

• Responsible for overseeing production schedule and make sure PO’s are meeting ex-factory dates.

• Mentor, coach and develop career path for direct reports

• Plan teams’ capacity and identify opportunities for processes ‘improvement and additional resources

• Reporting as needed: Production progress, delivery status etc.

• Responsible for overseeing production schedule and make sure PO’s are meeting ex-factory dates.

• Responsible for overseeing the shipping, import of goods with third party vendors.

• Partner with the QA team in the approval of TOP samples ensuring integrity of design, fit and quality execution throughout manufacturing.

What You Can Bring:

• 10 years minimum experience in apparel production or manufacturing

• Understanding of intimates construction as well as technical knowledge of active wear production is a plus

• Excellent understanding of the product life cycle

• Experience with sourcing both through agents and direct-to-factory overseas

• Solid understanding of the marketplace and external industry and global factors

• Must be proactive and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines

• Detail-minded, hardworking and willing to take up challenges with an innovative mindset.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, strong sense of team spirit and responsibility

• A people leader and experience with managing a team

• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation

Where we are:

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters   

Compensation & Total Rewards:  

At Savage, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Savage includes:   

-Hybrid Work Schedule*

-Discretionary Paid Time Off*    

-Summer Fridays*    

-Healthcare Plans    

-Employee Discounts    

-401k    

-Annual Bonus Program    

-Equity Program*    

-And More    

*Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles. 

The annual base salary range for this position is from $185,000-$210,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Savage expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location. 

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Savage X Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, develop, and promote regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable. At Savage X Inc., we champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on diversity law and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We are one team from many backgrounds, innovating through diversity of individuals, who are driven by passion for creating an inclusive space for all. Savage X Inc. will continue to champion a workplace culture that prizes diversity and inclusivity. 

We encourage you to apply regardless of meeting all qualifications and/or requirements.