Production Manager – Mexico

Description

Summary: Gymreapers seeks a Production Manager to drive operational excellence in manufacturing, owning the production calendar, ensuring timely delivery, and managing quality control. Highlights: 1. Drive operational excellence across manufacturing footprint 2. Own the production calendar and ensure on-time delivery 3. Build the system and drive the output **Employment Type:** Full\-time **Location:** León, Guanajuato (Onsite, M–F) **Overview** Gymreapers is scaling rapidly—and we’re hiring a Production Manager to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing footprint and turn approved samples into delivered product. This role is the counterpart to our Sourcing \& Product Developer and sits at the intersection of production planning, factory execution, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on managing domestic Mexico production and international manufacturing output. You will play a critical role in owning the production calendar, holding factories accountable, and ensuring every order ships on time, on budget, and on standard. This is not just an operations role—this is a build\-the\-system \+ drive\-the\-output role. **What You’ll Do** **Production Planning \& Execution** * Own the production calendar from PO placement through final delivery * Translate development handoffs into clear production plans across factories, mills, and trim suppliers * Manage capacity allocation across Mexico\-based and overseas manufacturing partners * Issue and track POs, monitor WIP, and ensure on\-time delivery to warehouse milestones * Identify and remove production bottlenecks before they impact ship dates **Factory \& Vendor Management** * Serve as primary point of contact for production partners across: * Cut \& sew apparel factories * Gear and accessories manufacturers * Hardware, trims, and component suppliers * Domestic and international packaging vendors * Hold factories accountable to capacity commitments, lead times, and pricing agreements * Conduct regular factory visits across Mexico to audit production, inspect product, and resolve issues in real time * Build deep operational relationships that unlock priority, speed, and flexibility **Quality Control \& Production Readiness** * Own pre\-production approvals, top\-of\-production inspections, and final QC sign\-off * Establish and enforce inline and final quality standards in partnership with Product Development * Resolve production defects, rework, and quality escalations directly with vendors * Track quality KPIs by factory and drive corrective action plans where needed * Document and communicate technical changes, tolerances, and improvements **Logistics \& Importation** * Working knowledge of international shipping, import/export processes, and freight forwarding * Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support shipment flow from origin to final destination * Familiarity with Incoterms (FOB, EXW, DDP, etc.), commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs documentation * Communicate production readiness and shipment status to relevant teams to ensure alignment **Costing, Margin \& Reporting** * Work in partnership with sourcing to support production costing and alignment on pricing, MOQs, and payment terms * Maintain accurate cost sheets, BOMs, and order trackers * Report production status, risk, and KPIs weekly to GM and cross\-functional leadership * Drive continuous improvement on lead time, defect rate, and cost variance **Cross\-Functional Collaboration** * Work closely with: * GM * Product \& Design * Sourcing \& Product Development * Merchandising \& Planning * Warehouse \& Fulfillment * Ensure seamless handoff from development production go\-to\-market * Align production decisions with margin targets, launch timelines, and inventory plans **What You’ll Bring** * 5\+ years experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain * Proven experience managing: * Mexico\-based factories and production partners (required) * Overseas manufacturing output (Asia preferred) * Strong understanding of: * Apparel and/or fitness gear production workflows * Cut \& sew, fabrication, and assembly processes * Experience managing: * Production calendars, POs, and capacity planning * Quality programs and factory audits * Ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and production terms * Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production workflows **Ideal Skills** * ERP / production tracking systems (NetSuite, Cin7, or similar) * Tech packs, BOMs, and production specs * Microsoft Office (Excel for production tracking and costing is key) * AutoCAD experience a plus * Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) \= plus * Highly detail\-oriented and execution\-focused * Strong communicator (English \+ Spanish required) * Able to manage multiple production cycles under tight deadlines * Problem\-solver with a builder mentality * Comfortable working in a fast\-paced, feedback\-heavy environment **Benefits \& Perks** * Competitive Pay * 50% Employee Discount on Gymreapers.com **Core Values** Grow or Die Customer Obsession Extreme Ownership Nothing is Given // Everything is Earned Be Humble 1% Better Everyday Live with Integrity Sacrifice *Gymreapers LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.* hape98xeKD