Laura Green — Production Manager at PARKS PROJECT
Laura Green
West Hollywood | United States
Skills
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Interests
Sustainability
Product development
Work experience
PARKS PROJECT
Production Manager | 10/2017 - 01/2020
o Lead large, complex, high-visibility implementations of production processes, overseeing operations and product development.
· Over 1,000 styles produced year over year with over 30 vendors domestically and overseas.
o Negotiate cost of materials and production to maintain cost controls and P&L targets.
o Lead cross-functional communication to facilitate collaboration and creative thinking to solve complex problems.
o Manage WIP and calendars to ensure all timelines are met.
o Oversee and provide quality control measures ensuring top quality products produced in all categories.
o Provide direction on operations, product design, and logistics on all products.
o Develop and implement systems with wholesale and e-commerce leadership to best meet the needs of the business.
Alma Mater
Production Manager | 04/2017 - 08/2017
o Negotiate and Manage all development with import and domestic vendors
o Manage development calendar deadlines for design team to maintain shipping deadlines
o Oversee 3PL warehouse move, of over 50k units and built daily process for shipments
o Generate purchase orders for domestic and import production through Full Circle
o Develop production process for all departments to insure maximized visibility in ERP
o Monitored COGS with merchant team for all categories to maintain best margins possible based on each account
o Logistics and operations point person for all import and domestic moves from production to warehouse and fulfillment of purchase orders
Headstart Licensed Products
Product and Licensing Manager | 09/2013 - 04/2017
o Manage numerous brand name accounts from start to finish –Executing vendor set up process (contracts, supplier agreement etc.) development, purchase order processing, production and logistics
o Develop products that meet and exceed pre-determined quality and gross margin targets
o Negotiate with factories and focusing on appropriate cost engineering in design and development of product
o Generate complete development packages for new seasons; tech packs, artwork, and reference samples
o Manage all development details and modifications with import and domestic vendors
o Proactively work with development, buyer and merchandising teams to anticipate or resolve any issues regarding product development, planning and production
o Travel to meet with current and potential clients to build and strengthen relationships by discussing trends and review line development