Production Manager - Footwear

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com

This role is 5 days a week onsite at our NYC Headquarters 

General Description of the Role:

The Production Manager oversees the placement and execution of manufacturing activities, ensuring timely and accurate production flow through close monitoring of key milestones and schedules. This role maintains ongoing communication with external vendors and internal partners to ensure alignment, resolve issues, and support product integrity from development through final delivery.

Job Mission
The Production Manager performs a wide range of duties in support of the Production Department, including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined below.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage samples including tracking, and coordinating shipments with factories

Managing production planning and inventory reporting including collection and monitoring of Time & Action Calendar (T&A) to ensure adherence to the production timelines. 

Manage style setup and maintain cost sheets, ensuring alignment with company margin goals

Manage production T&A calendars, including vendor communication and price negotiations

Follow up with factories to obtain tracking information, delivery schedules, production samples, and bulk production updates

Oversee quality control and product testing, and proactively coordinate with the QC team to ensure production timelines and delivery dates are not at risk

Build and maintain relationships with external factories and vendors

Partner closely with the Sourcing team to manage and follow up on sampling activities

Collaborate with the inbound logistics team to prioritize orders for timely delivery to customers and warehouse

Ensure accurate and timely purchase order entry and maintain oversight of all PO data

Work with Sales to ensure customer purchase orders align with cut purchase orders.

Maintain weekly production status and at-risk reports and communicate updates to the Sales team in a timely manner.

Ensure factories comply with customer packing and labeling requirements.

Review all Packing List and update carton dimensions and weights in the ERP system

Coordinate with factories and the logistics team to ensure timely order booking with the freight forwarder

Maintain organized production files and ensure accurate product record-keeping

Manage and support a remote team member responsible for production data entry and administrative tasks

Skills & Competencies:

5+ years of experience in production management

Experience working with off-price wholesalers required

Experience working directly with factories in China strongly preferred

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

Attention to detail, strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and follow-up skills

Excellent problem-solving ability, high sense of urgency

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tax-free commuter benefits

Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $85k-$95k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.