# Production Manager

> tarte cosmetics · New York, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-19

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Operations

## Description

**Job Title: Production Manager**

**Overview**

Tarte Cosmetics is seeking an experienced and highly organized Production Manager to lead and oversee production operations across our supplier network. This role is responsible for managing a team of Production Coordinators while ensuring the timely execution of product replenishment, and inventory accuracy within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The Production Manager will serve as a key operational leader, owning supplier performance, production planning execution, inventory controls, and risk management. This individual must be a strong people manager who can coach, develop, and hold their team accountable while driving operational excellence across production and inventory workflows.

**Responsibilities:**

**People Leadership & Team Management**

-   Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Production Coordinators.
-   Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct regular reviews.
-   Oversee coordinator workload distribution to ensure timely execution of replenishment activities.
-   Review and present internal Coordinator Scorecards to assess performance and identify development opportunities.
-   Foster a collaborative, detail-oriented, and accountability-driven team culture.

**Production & Supplier Management**

-   Oversee production execution across replenishment items to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
-   Lead weekly Production Reviews, tracking timelines, risks, and mitigation plans.
-   Manage onboarding of new suppliers from an inventory and production readiness perspective.
-   Serve as the primary owner of supplier production performance, escalation management, and issue resolution.
-   Lead internal Supplier Scorecard Reviews, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance and date variance tracking (weekly/monthly).
-   Drive supplier risk management initiatives, identifying potential disruptions and implementing corrective actions.

**Inventory Management & Controls**

-   Own end-to-end inventory accuracy across the production lifecycle.
-   Lead monthly End-of-Month (EOM) inventory reviews and reconciliations.
-   Manage annual on-site physical inventory counts during year-end, including preparation, execution, and post-count reconciliation.
-   Conduct Absolute Inventory Accuracy post-mortem reviews to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
-   Monitor and manage Out-of-Stock (OOS) risks, cancellations, and recovery plans.
-   Oversee cancellation management processes to minimize financial and operational impact.

**Reporting, Systems & Process Improvement**

-   Own production and inventory reporting, trackers, and dashboards to ensure data accuracy and visibility.
-   Ensure proper use of ERP systems for inventory transactions, receipts, and reporting.
-   Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Logistics, Finance, and Product Development to align production and inventory strategies.
-   Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and supplier performance.

**Requirements:**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
-   5+ years of experience in production, supply chain, or operations.
-   Proven experience managing supplier performance, production timelines, and inventory controls.
-   Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
-   Hands-on experience with inventory reconciliations, physical counts, and month-end close processes.
-   Strong analytical and reporting skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
-   Experience working with ERP systems in a production or inventory environment.
-   Excellent communication skills and the ability to present operational insights to internal stakeholders.
-   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
-   Travel is required.

**Our Perks**

-   Salary range: $80,000- 100,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
-   Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
-   Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
-   Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
-   Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.

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