Product Development & Production Manager

Summary

Own the execution and coordination of production tracking across the product lifecycle, ensuring clear visibility, alignment, and follow-through from development through delivery. Act as the connective tissue between Design, Marketing, Planning, and the Trade Office to surface risks early and drive timely issue resolution. Manage international production relationships and own sourcing and execution for domestic and non-core product categories. This role is based in the New Orleans headquarters and requires on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead core production and tracking meetings with clear agendas, ownership, and action follow-up.
• Provide visibility into orders, milestones, and delivery timelines with up-to-date tracking.
• Coordinate production tracking across Design, Marketing, Planning, and Trade Office to align priorities and timelines.
• Identify risks and delays early, communicate impacts, and escalate when necessary to protect timelines.
• Track vendor and production partner performance against milestones and drive accountability.
• Drive issue resolution across production and sourcing to minimize delays and rework.
• Own sourcing, vendor identification, onboarding, and management for domestic and non-core categories.
• Maintain reliable systems and reporting that surface production status and risks.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in production, supply chain, or project management within a consumer, retail, or product-driven business.
• Experience working with international manufacturing partners; Asia experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.
• Problem-solving mindset with a bias toward action and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced environment.