Production Manager in Los Angeles, California at Stussy, Inc.

About Stussy

In the late ’80s and early ’90s, a brand was born from the Southern California surf scene and swept through the clothing landscape to redefine the look and ideology of casualwear. That brand was Stüssy, a label that grew organically from youth movements and inadvertently revolutionized the clothing business.

Shawn Stüssy was a surfer who used to shape his own boards for friends and locals in Laguna Beach, California. Stüssy began screening t-shirts and shorts to sell along with the surfboards as a form of promotion; his surname written in a graffiti-influenced hand style was to become the company logo. Stüssy inadvertently fell into the clothing business through his deep-rooted love of surfing, and in a few short years, people were talking within the small, insular world of surf and skateboarding in the late ‘80s. Shawn set up small showrooms in New York and California and hit the road, showing his designs to stores he respected. The brand grew during a time when epochal shifts that now frame contemporary popular culture were taking place. In the music scene the late ’70s gave us punk, while the early ’80s brought us a new DIY type of music called rap. Punk broke creative and aesthetic barriers and taught us that anyone could have a band. Rap pushed social boundaries and explored the ideas of remixing and sampling. These new ideas and territories created a new modern platform for fashion and cultural expression. The designs and overall aesthetic touched on references from a range of underground subcultures that resonated with Stüssy. This approach appealed to a worldwide network of creative youth who shared a common interest in surf-culture, skating and music. Limited distribution fuelled the desire internationally, and those who wanted the gear found it and felt a part of something bigger in the process.

With Stüssy’s success came the opportunity to travel and spread the Stüssy vibe. The clothing was inspired by an international group of musicians, skaters, DJs and artists with similar tastes; trendsetters in New York, London, Tokyo and other areas of the world were eager to get aboard this movement inspired by a network of like-minded individuals. This group of friends later became the “International Stüssy Tribe” with chapters in New York, Tokyo, London, Berlin and Los Angeles. With a strong network of tribe members wearing the brand in clubs and on the scene across the globe, the Stüssy message spread organically. The brand was committed to producing relevant, good quality clothing at a reasonable price available only at very select stores worldwide in limited quantities. This was an entirely new concept at the time, which has since been used to varying degrees of success.

About the role

• Based in our DTLA office, the Production Manager will be helping drive the day-to-day operations of a global supply chain across apparel and accessories. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role for someone who thrives on keeping things moving — tracking status, solving problems in real time, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks between creative vision and customer delivery. You will work closely with vendors, cross-functional partners, and internal stakeholders to keep product on track across quality, timing, and cost. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Production.

Key Objectives:

• Execute the daily production operations that keep our calendar, quality, and delivery targets on track.
• Support vendor performance management through consistent communication, tracking, and follow-up.
• Partner proactively with cross-functional teams — PD, Sourcing, QA, and Procurement — to flag risks early and drive solutions.
• Maintain clear, accurate visibility into development and bulk production status across all categories.

What you'll do

• Vendor Communication & Support - Serve as a consistent point of contact for vendors on day-to-day production matters. Communicate priorities clearly, follow up on outstanding items, and escalate vendor performance issues to the Sr. Manager of Production as needed. Participate in vendor meetings and business reviews, contributing to relationship management alongside senior leadership.
• Calendar & Delivery Tracking - Own the day-to-day tracking of production milestones across the seasonal calendar. Proactively identify delays or risks and communicate them clearly with recommended solutions. Attend and contribute to cross-functional checkpoint meetings, holding partners accountable to deadlines and following up on action items.
• Quality Coordination - Partner with QA to coordinate third-party testing and inspection activity at vendors. Track and communicate quality results, flag issues early, and support continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with the Sr. Manager of Production.
• Inventory & Lead Time Management - Maintain visibility into bulk production status, lead times, and key inventory milestones. Help identify opportunities to improve lead times or reduce MOQ risk in partnership with Procurement and vendors.
• Cost Support - Assist with cost tracking and analysis across the vendor base. Flag cost variances or concerns to the Sr. Manager of Production.
• Compliance Support - Support the team's ESG and compliance initiatives by ensuring vendor documentation, audit requirements, and compliance tracking are maintained and up to date.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with PD, Sourcing, QA, and Procurement to ensure smooth handoffs and timely decisions across the development and production process. Be a reliable, solutions-oriented partner who brings visibility and follow-through to every function they touch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in apparel production, with at least 3 years in a manager-level or equivalent role.
• Solid understanding of global sourcing and vendor management across multiple production regions.
• Hands-on experience managing seasonal production calendars and delivery tracking.
• Proficiency in PLM, ERP, G-Suite, and Excel (pivot tables, tracking tools, reporting).
• Strong communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented working style.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience across both apparel and accessory categories.
• Alignment with brand aesthetic and customer.
• Other languages are an asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with a potential yearly bonus
• Benefits package and generous discount on product.
• A relaxed dress code with a fun and respectful workplace.
• An appreciation for work-life balance.
• An opportunity with a long-running, well-respected and growing company.