Reported to CEO. Led production and quality improvement projects
• Oversaw productivity and quality standards of factories located in China and Vietnam. Implemented new quality
and production benchmarks for over 20 factories.
• Led overseas factory management team of company owned newly instated 1M sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Vietnam. Provided guidance on sampling, manufacturing practices, production output, and quality control
reports. Projected growth and output parameters to meet ROI expectations.
• Elevated product quality standards and guidelines across various categories. Standardized product evaluation
processes and reporting by QA team and improve vendor collaborations.
• Worked in partnership with Planning, Merchandising, and Sales departments on GTM plans and execution to maximize profitability.
• Ensured effective risk management of the supply base through monitoring of KPIs. Implement corrective actions
as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects.

Director, Production & Quality

Headed production strategy in a venture-backed contemporary apparel DTC start-up company.
• Managed all aspects of development, quality control, cost, and production of raw materials for the manufacturing of apparel and accessories.
• Sourced and developed new materials in woven and knit fabrications with innovative and technologically
advanced features. Managed stock levels of raw materials for immediate use in production.
• Improved daily operations processes by eliminating inefficiencies in areas of product development, production,
and QA. Decreased handling time by 10-15%. Aligned teams on GTM and manufacturing calendars.
• Managed QA team in China and Vietnam. Aligned on expectation of product quality throughout the development and manufacturing processes. Ensured audits or QC related issues were addressed promptly.

Vice President, Production & Quality

Led the production operations of premium products manufactured in Asia for e-commerce company.
• Spearheaded strategies in product development, sourcing, and production. Collaborated with Design and Marketing depts in development and approval of raw materials, pricing strategy, and margin targets.
•   Carried out development and launch of workflow platform supporting Design, Product Development, Sourcing,
Compliance, and Packaging teams for new product and material development through final approvals.
•   Created Vendor Manual and processes guidelines for new vendors ensuring proper on boarding and social
compliance to company's requirements.
•   Actively managed production milestones to ensure on-time delivery. Evaluated production allocation and factory capacity were balanced. Reported factory KPI's to upper management for transparency in performance.
•   Partnered with freight & customs brokers to resolve issues pertaining to vessel bookings, transit time, and duty
classifications. Responsible for timely deliveries to wholesalers, distributors, and warehouse.
•   Oversaw 4 members department consisting of Product Development, Production, and Logistics managers.
Guided and supported teams to meet key milestones and achieve individual objectives and responsibilities.

Director, Sourcing and Production

Top performer in Sourcing and Production Department responsible for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories categories.
•   Drove sourcing and production strategies of products for sale in domestic and international markets.
Strategically negotiated costs and vendor allocation to optimize supply chain scenarios. Exceeded target
margins year over year.
•   Led product review and costing meetings with overseas vendors on a quarterly basis. Evaluated vendors ability
to sustain high levels of performance, competitiveness, and innovation. Maintained lean vendor base.
•   Sourced and developed high-quality materials and fabrications for seasonal products. Scrutinized timely
approval of product components and strike offs meting calendar dates and on time delivery.
•   Appointed as Production Lead for growing wholesale business directing Sourcing Managers, Logistics, and Operations. Responsible for alignment on SOP roll out and processes, KPI's, and on-time deliveries.
•   Contributor in the development of new global GTM strategies and operation processes implemented in Asia, US,
and Europe offices.
•   Completed a year-long exclusive leadership development program designated for high-performing managers.
Gained a deeper understanding of various facets of retail industry.

Manager, Global Sourcing & Production

Responsible for production and order management of Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories.
•   Accomplished 98% on time delivery of product assortment by avidly adhering to milestone approval dates and partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Took ownership of weekly WIP reports to secure on time
approvals of components, deliveries, and price. Ensured all samples met necessary requisites.
•   Administered chargebacks and granted extension requests as necessary. Assured 100% testing compliance to regulatory quality and safety standards prior to shipment. Average volume estimated at 250 styles per quarter.
•   Partnered with x-functional teams and vendors to resolve issues pertaining to development, quality, and delivery. Managed all purchase orders to secure in-store launch dates for full assortment launch.

Production Manager

Find out detailed information about Monica Park,  in Los Angeles, CA

Monica Park: in Los Angeles, CA

Monica Park

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Loyola Marymount University

University of California