Manager, Product Development & Production, Intimates

Overview

Company Description

SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. You might know the story: our founder, Sara Blakely, who needed the right thing as a base layer to feel 100% in white pants, so she cut the legs off a pair of tights and Spanx was born. The spark of that origin is the fuel for our future. We grew up in shapewear. But we’ve graduated. For 25 years (yep, we're old enough to rent a car now), we've been experimenting, innovating, and occasionally banging our heads against the drawing board. And we will never stop obsessing about what women who are out there doing their thing deserve. Because we are those women. And we’re honored to create on behalf of us all.

We make elevated essentials with confidence built in. Essentials for layering underneath or wearing out loud, for “just-between-us” and “where'd you get that?” For everything you've got planned (and don't). Because what you put on can change how you show up. And if its' not working for you, it's got no place in your closet. Or on your body. Creating items that’ll make you feel great is a matter of the heart—and the lab. In every Spanx product is technology we design and build to highlight, complement, and form your look, just the way you like it. SPANX design and technology help make sure what you see in the mirror reflects that feeling of feeling your best (you know the feeling?). We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion.

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Product Development and Production to join our team at Spanx. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of product development and production, from concept ideation to final product delivery. The Manager of Product Development and Production will play a key role in driving innovation, quality, and efficiency in our apparel manufacturing processes across bras, panties and hosiery.

This role is based in our Atlanta headquarters, requires weekly in office work Tuesday-Thursday, and reports into the Senior Manager, Product Development & Production, Shapewear.

Job Description

You’ll love it because you will…

Manage product life cycle from concept ideation to final garment delivery through...

• Executing and delivering on all key T&A dates and development deadlines (protos, fits, commit dates, production start dates, etc.)
• Analyze costing during development process and final price negotiations
• Attend fit sessions from concept to TOP approval
• Partner cross functionally for garment construction reviews and final approvals prior to production
• Lead weekly Cross Functional Team meetings
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (Design, Tech Design, Merchandising, Materials & Color, QA, Planning) to achieve product development milestones, margin goals, and to resolve issues as they arise
• Deliver all development samples on time for line reviews, from concept through adoption, that meet cost and aesthetic expectations
• Manage Purchase Order process to ensure product is ordered, produced and shipped on time.
  
  

Support sourcing strategy and own daily vendor management by...

• Communicating with and managing factory relationships, capacity planning, forecasting, and seasonal projections
• Onboard new vendors to Spanx requirements at each stage of development, production, packing and shipping
• Work with leader on vendor allocation for all new product development
• Maintain up to date knowledge of issues affecting sourcing strategy: FTAs, tariff changes, country/region instability, and other social/political issues
  
  

Qualifications

We require…

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in production/sourcing role
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• Understanding of product development, production, garment construction, garment costing, and fabric construction
• Experience with bras, hosiery and/or underwear preferred
• Results focused with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize workload for self and others, with effective time management skills to deliver quality work in a timely manner
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker that proactively seeks opportunities to drive positive change
• Ability to provide cross-functional leadership and influence peers in terms of calendar and problem solving
• Clear communicator with ability to adapt to different situations and personalities to cater information to audience to cultivate solutions
• Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel)
• Experience with international travel to garment factories and fabric mills
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
  
  

Additional Information

Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…

• Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit) Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility.
• Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
• Mental Health Days: 10 days
• 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Spring; one between Christmas and NYE)
• Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!
  
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.