James Kolbjornsen

Led production management & product development for multiple apparel brands (O’Neill Surf, PSD Underwear, Hang 10, Mountain Khakis, Sol Angeles) across various market segments including Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sportswear. Developed and executed product lifecycles from concept through final production, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and on-time delivery. Negotiated vendor pricing and managed cost analysis for inline and SMU products, achieving cost savings during my tenure of over $3M by optimizing raw materials and production logistics. Managed the creation and execution of production and sourcing calendars, line plans, and SOP ensuring seasonal deliveries & cost targets were met across all product lines. Led cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely deliveries, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Utilized Centric PLM to manage product development processes, including tech packs, sample approvals, and fabric submissions. Superuser of Full Circle ERP system for reporting, po entry, style master, receiving, and raw material inventory management. Collaborated with third-party testing agencies (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) to ensure all products met stringent quality control, factory, and safety standards. Drove operational process improvements, resulting in a 15% reduction in lead times and increased operational efficiency across the production cycle.

Led the printable production operations for private label and branded products for key accounts (The North Face, Ariat, Stussy, Santa Cruz, LRG, Simms Fishing, Eddie Bauer, Billabong, RVCA, Fifth Son, Gonzalez), ensuring compliance with customer specifications for Big Box and Club Store orders. Managed product development from concept to production, Trims, BOMS, Pricing, Sample Approvals, Fittings, & Testing. Supervised a team of 6 production coordinators/CSR to ensure timely delivery of products that met client and quality standards.