Associate Production Manager - Madewell Wovens

Madewell • Maize, KS

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About The Position

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. The Role + Purpose: The Associate Manager, Production supports seasonal product development from concept to production, serving as a key cross-functional liaison across Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, and R&D. This role ensures cohesive assortment building, on-time delivery, and alignment with brand aesthetic and financial targets. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who bring strong organizational skills and a passion for product. This role touches every stage of the product lifecycle—from seasonal calendar setup to production follow-up—requiring strong cross-functional collaboration and attention to detail. Support seasonal product development from concept to production, collaborating with Design and Merchandising to ensure a cohesive assortment aligned with brand aesthetic and financial targets. Serve as a cross-functional liaison between Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, and R&D; manage timelines, sample tracking, and vendor communications to ensure on-time delivery. Set up and maintain seasonal Time and Action calendars; articulate deadlines to internal counterparts and support timely feedback across all cross-functional teams. Facilitate proto, presentation, and photo sample requests alongside the Assistant Manager—including sending packages, generating tech packs, and vendor follow-up—while tracking samples to meet ETA deadlines. Negotiate costing with vendors to hit financial targets; attend all fit sessions and follow up on cost updates resulting from fit changes; monitor production and material minimum order quantity issues; maintain production files supporting all product record keeping.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in production or product management.
• Knowledge of Time and Action calendars and seasonal product development processes.
• Proficiency in PLM systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fashion or apparel production, particularly in a wholesale or direct-to-consumer environment.
• Familiarity with vendor negotiation and costing processes is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal product development from concept to production, collaborating with Design and Merchandising to ensure a cohesive assortment aligned with brand aesthetic and financial targets.
• Serve as a cross-functional liaison between Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, and R&D; manage timelines, sample tracking, and vendor communications to ensure on-time delivery.
• Set up and maintain seasonal Time and Action calendars; articulate deadlines to internal counterparts and support timely feedback across all cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate proto, presentation, and photo sample requests alongside the Assistant Manager—including sending packages, generating tech packs, and vendor follow-up—while tracking samples to meet ETA deadlines.
• Negotiate costing with vendors to hit financial targets; attend all fit sessions and follow up on cost updates resulting from fit changes; monitor production and material minimum order quantity issues; maintain production files supporting all product record keeping.

Benefits

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed