Lean Manufacturing Manager jobs in New Orleans, LA

KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013 the brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to four brick & mortar locations, 12 “Tiny House” concept stores, and a robust ecommerce business the brand is also available at many notable retailers such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and shopbop. KREWE’s unique approach to eyewear has created a cult-following amongst consumers and influencers alike. Our frames have appeared in publications from GQ to VOGUE and on celebrities such as Beyonce, Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Carrie Underwood, Hailey Bieber, Zayne Malik, Scott Disick, Adam Huber, among others.

As the business grows, we are seeking smart, creative, and experienced individuals to join our talented team! Key attributes and qualities we are looking for in candidates for all open roles: Entrepreneurial spirit, innovative and solution-oriented, adaptable and resilient, best-practices methodology, team-oriented with a lean-in attitude, highest standards for execution, and a high level of accountability.

We are bringing more great products to market everyday and are looking for a Manufacturing Project Manager to elevate the project management of our concept to market execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Re-engineer our end-to-end go to market calendar, validating timelines and cross functional deliverables from design, sourcing, planning, and marketing to ensure that our calendar is fully optimized.  Validate current timelines and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead weekly project management meetings, tracking and communication with cross-functional stakeholders to keep fashion drops on time, with in-full delivery. 
• Support product design priorities with weekly product development priorities
• Report on weekly/monthly/annual performance and scorecarding for leadership
• Drive milestone deliveries proactively by escalating at-risk deliverables with key stakeholders
• Assess missed milestones for critical path impact and escalate as necessary to ensure overall projects remain on track
• Spearhead communications amongst the Krewe Design Team, overseas KREWE development and production and 3^rd Party Manufacturers to obtain regular updates and status per the project milestones.
• Coordinate and track product sample orders with the 3^rd Party Design Team Leader, advise delays and impact to the T&A dates by department.
• Report and analyze performance against internal KREWE and external vendor KPIs. Deliver insights to VP of Product, Development and Production Leads with recommended processes to yield speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Review and analyze the weekly factory WIP Reports with a focus on the status of development production (sample and production).  Identify shipment delays and update the PD Team accordingly. 
• Handle special requests related to Product Design and Development as requested by the Creative Director or VP of Product.

Requirements:

• Experience managing product concept to market in specialty retail
• Ability to interface with a wide range of functional areas including creative, design, manufacturing, and familiarity with manufacturing and production concepts
• Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and identify patterns and risks/trends
• A minimum of 5   years relevant project experience, preferably in product, specialty retail
• Based in New Orleans
• High proficiency in excel, project management tools
• Highly analytical and creative thinking 

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage 
• FSA Plan & HSA Program 
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training & Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays & Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee frame discount (of course!)

Diversity & Inclusion: 

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.