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Production Manager / Manufacturing & Sourcing Manager

Full TimeMid-levelProductChina
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Start Date

ASAP

About the Role

-3+ years of experience in production management, manufacturing coordination, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably within consumer products or physical goods manufacturing.

-Hands-on experience working directly with factories and suppliers in China, managing production from PO issuance through shipment, including timelines, WIP tracking, and factory performance.

-Strong background in factory relationship management, sourcing, and supply chain coordination, with the ability to troubleshoot production delays, material shortages, and operational issues.

-Solid understanding of manufacturing workflows, quality control, and production oversight, ensuring products meet standards and deadlines.

-Fluent in Mandarin and English (required) with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across factories, suppliers, freight partners, and internal teams.

-Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-focused, with preferred experience in textiles, soft goods, sewn products, wellness, home goods, or consumer products, plus familiarity with U.S. consumer brands and international shipping workflows

Must-Have Skills

  • 3+ years experience in production management, manufacturing coordination, sourcing, or supply chain
  • Experience working directly with factories and suppliers in China
  • Strong understanding of production timelines, manufacturing workflows, and quality control
  • Fluent in Mandarin and English
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills
  • Comfortable working independently and proactively solving problems
  • Excellent communication and follow through
  • Ability to travel locally to factories and suppliers as needed

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience sourcing textiles, mills, or soft goods manufacturing
  • Experience with sewn products, wellness products, home goods, or consumer products
  • Existing factory or mill relationships
  • Experience supporting U.S. consumer brands
  • Familiarity with Amazon, retail compliance, or international shipping workflows

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