Director, Custom Manufacturing
Varsity Brands
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Farmers Branch • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Lead end-to-end apparel manufacturing operations from development through bulk production
- Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with business growth, margin, and speed-to-market goals
- Oversee production planning, capacity management, and line balancing to meet delivery commitments
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, fit consistency, and workmanship across all product categories
- Manage relationships with domestic and international factories and vendors
- Negotiate manufacturing costs, lead times, and capacity commitments
- Conduct regular factory performance reviews based on quality, delivery, cost, and compliance metrics
- Partner with sourcing and development teams on vendor selection and onboarding
- Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures
- Ensure compliance with company standards, labor laws, social responsibility, and sustainability requirements
- Address production issues, root causes, and corrective action plans proactively
- Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or ethical standards
- Analyze manufacturing KPIs and identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction
- Support margin improvement through engineering, fabric utilization, and production efficiencies
- Champion a culture of compliance, innovation, and operational excellence across global functions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Set clear performance expectations and development plans, providing regular coaching and conducting annual reviews to drive individual and team success.
- Align team objectives with organizational goals, ensuring effective execution of strategies and daily operations across all functions.
- Partner with senior leadership (VP and above) to provide regular updates, influence decision-making, and align product strategies.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of apparel construction, fabrics, trims, and production processes
- Expertise in production planning, costing, and capacity management
- Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and manufacturing tracking systems
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and mentor high-performing, cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of driving organizational change, fostering accountability, and developing future leaders.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex ideas clearly.
- Skilled in navigating ambiguity, making data-informed decisions, and balancing short-term execution with long-term vision.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
apparel constructionfabricstrimsproduction processesproduction planningcostingcapacity managementquality assurancemanufacturing KPIsprocess improvement
Soft Skills
negotiationproblem-solvingcommunicationdecision-makingleadershipmentoringinfluencingaccountabilitycontinuous improvementexecutive presence