Production Manager, Cotton

ABOUT QUINCE 

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:

• Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.

• High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.

• Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.

• Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.

• Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence. 

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

TITLE: Cotton & Blends Production Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fiber Inventory & Quality Control

• Oversee Cotton & Blends fiber inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for spinning schedules while minimizing waste and overstock.
• Inspect and verify that only quality fiber—meeting specified micron, length, and color consistency standards—is released into the spinning process.
• Implement checkpoints to catch non-conforming fiber before production begins, preventing downstream defects.
• Coordinate with sourcing and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory records and proper storage conditions for raw Cotton & Blends.

 

On-Time Delivery (OTD) Management

• Own fiber OTD performance, tracking delivery timelines from suppliers to spinning mills and flagging potential delays.
• Proactively manage production schedules to ensure fiber is available when needed, communicating risks to cross-functional partners.
• Resolve supply interruptions by expediting shipments or reallocating inventory as necessary to meet production deadlines.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier lead times and delivery reliability.

 

Spinning & Production Support

• Partner with spinning mills to ensure fiber lots are processed according to technical specifications and quality expectations.
• Monitor fiber consumption during spinning to identify discrepancies, yield loss, or quality deviations.
• Work upstream with suppliers to align fiber bale composition, lot sizing, and traceability for smoother mill integration.
• Maintain clear documentation of fiber lots, test results, and production flow to support traceability and continuous improvement.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with planners and production team to align fiber availability with production demand and spinning schedules.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to support seamless production handoffs.
• Provide input on fiber purchasing decisions based on production capacity, lead times, and quality performance history.
• Escalate production blockers (e.g., fiber shortages, quality holds) with recommended solutions to meet OTD goals.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Production Experience: Proven experience managing raw materials in a textile or apparel production environment, preferably with Cotton & Blends or other luxury fibers.
• Quality Focus: Strong ability to assess fiber quality and enforce standards before spinning.
• Inventory & OTD Acumen: Demonstrated skill in tracking inventory levels and driving on-time delivery performance.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to use data to monitor fiber usage, identify yield issues, and improve production flow.
• Collaboration: Experience working with spinning mills, suppliers, planners, and internal production teams to resolve issues quickly.

 

Preferred:

• Experience with Cotton & Blends fiber grading, testing, or lot management.
• Knowledge of spinning mill operations and fiber-to-yarn conversion.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems or ERP tools.
• Understanding of sustainable fiber sourcing and production practices.

WHY QUINCE?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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