Production Manager Los Angeles

LUKE C. SMITH

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Orange, California 92866

cellular phone 949-***-****

e-mail – ad5tbn@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Volunteer Work Experience – Outside Garden Maintenance

Warehouse Work Experience with FOOD Distribution

Recycle Program Maintenance

Management experience on multiple levels

20 Years of experience in Apparel PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, MERCHANDISING, DESIGN and MANUFACTURING

Highly self motivated; strong desire to achieve

Dedicated to providing the highest possible professional service

Optimistic and Positive Thinker - “Positive Action = Positive Results”

Experienced in multiple categories; Running Athletic, Team Athletic, Snowboarding Outerwear Jackets and Pants, Denim Jeans, Board Shorts, Woven Shirts, Knit Tops, Walk Shorts, T-Shirt Screen Printing, Casual Jackets, Fleece T & B, Women’s Casual Wear, Men’s Suits, Uniforms, Caps, Belts, Gloves, Back packs, Bags, Sunglasses, Beanies, Socks, Multiple Accessories.

Import and Domestic (USA) - Manufacturing ; China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Bangladesh, Mexico, El Salvador, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County

Experience

>> Catholic Charities of OC – Santa Ana, Ca 2017 - 2023

** Warehouse Worker :

Responsible for Maintaining Food Distribution Levels

Certified warehouse Pallet Jack Operator,

Prioritize Food Quantities,

Traffic Direction

Cardboard Container and Box Recycle Program

** Garden Management :

Responsible for maintaining Outdoor Garden

Soil Testing Sampling and Soil Replenishment

Managing Water Levels

Harvesting Ripe Vegetables Seasonally

>> Maui and Sons (U.S,A) - Pacific Palisades, Ca. 2010 - 2012

PRODUCTION Manager Development & Manufacturing - Import and Domestic (USA) –

Apparel and Accessories, WOVEN, KNIT, DENIM ~ MENS and WOMEN’S seasonal SURFWEAR

** PRODUCTION MANAGER : Responsible for the preparation and execution of product development and production for multiple seasonal product lines. Including the evaluation and selection of all vendors, suppliers and factories to be contracted for all apparel and accessories product manufacturing.

** The implementation of a strict cost budget system and product quality assurance policy resulted in Increased Margins and an Impeccable delivery record. A proven history of success.

Factories, Vendors, Material Suppliers

>>> Determine Global placement of Product manufacturing

Established Genuine and Strict communication with Vendors - factories, mills and suppliers

Traveled to all Manufacturing Plants international and domestic

Evaluating integrity and ability of factories and suppliers

Negotiating development through production - terms and final cost sheet

Holding factories accountable for contractual obligations

>>> Sample Creation – Proto type, Fit approval, Salesman Samples, Pre Production

Creation and coordination of Tech Packs, Matrix

Fit Approval execution and communication with all parties

Setting seasonal Calendars – managing the fulfillment of deadlines

Technical Development of all fit through materials

Wear test sampling procedures and processes

>>> Material Development – Fabric, Trim, Accessories - Determine Material Assortment

Selection of fiber content and structure

Color approval process and procedure

Quality testing procedure and standards

>>> Bulk Production Ready Status – Complete Package for Hand Off to Production

Team

Establishing production lead times, factory capacity, cost sheets; labor and material prices

Ready Status Confirmation production ready tech packs to factory and coordinating creation of samples

Pre-production sample approval comments at Approval Status

Establishing and Managing of Quality Assurance procedures to exceed standards

Communication of vendor compliance policies and written guidelines

>> ASICS AMERICA CORP. - Irvine, California 2005 – 2009

Apparel PRODUCTION MANAGER - Development & Manufacturing - Import and Domestic (USA) –

Apparel and Accessories RUNNING APPAREL, MEN’S and WOMEN’S

>> WESTLIFE DISTRIBUTION - 686 SNOWBOARDING - San Pedro, CA 2003 - 2005

Apparel PRODUCTION MANAGER of Development and MANUFACTURING –

OUTERWEAR APPAREL and Accessories MEN’S and WOMEN’S, WOVEN, KNIT, DENIM

>> THE ROMAR GROUP, INC - Los Angeles, Ca 2001 – 2003

Apparel Manager of Design and Merchandising – International Branded Private Label

LIMITED DENIM, EXPRESS DENIM, LANE BRYANT DENIM, STRUCTURE DENIM and KNITS

>> GOTHCHA INTERNATIONAL - Irvine, CA 1998 – 2001

Apparel Development / Production Manager - multiple brands GOTCHA -

MCD - Girlstar

>> TARRANT APPAREL GROUP / FASHION RESOURSE - Los Angeles, Ca 1995 – 1998

Merchandiser / Import Brand Manager – private label for THE LIMITED CORP.

>> ONEILL SPORTSWEAR - Irvine CA 1993 – 1995

Merchandising Assistant / Sample Coordinator / Production Assistant

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Photo shop, Outlook, Lotus Notes, SAP, AS400

References: Available Upon Request

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