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SNEAK PEAK AT OUR BENEFITS:

• Industry-competitive salary
• Advantageous benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• RRSP / DPSP (match up of up to 4%)
• Generous vacation
• Sick days
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid schedule
• Summer Fridays (half day)
• Commute Discount (i.e. STM)
• Casual wear
• Company Events
• Birthday gift
• Sample Sales
• Brand discounts
• Gym discount
• Training, development & career advancement opportunities
• D&I committee that is shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources, and inspiring conversation.
  We are looking for a Director, Production to join our growing team in Montreal.

The Production Director drives the seasonal production process by placing/negotiating manufacturing orders and ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.

Strategy & Innovation

• Drive and perform competitive research; continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and review applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction; identify significant innovations and share with partners in Merchandising and Design on regular basis; oversee maintenance of archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production

Operations and Results

• Approve and review production standards
• Review and approve final buys; ensure tracking of production from first samples to final deliveries; resolve non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors;
• Partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to review product development, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals, in context of larger assortment and cost structure; set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar
• Set and ensure satisfaction of production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; oversee quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions
• Lead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues; drive efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
• Manage capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; define and oversee accurate costing models; partner with Sales and Planning to project production needs, make commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production space

Customers & Relationships

• Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria
• Direct interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors
• Perform and delegate special projects as assigned
• Travel to factories and international trade shows, where appropriate

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
• Attract, develop and retain talent; create appropriate succession plans
• Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team(s)