Head of Production
Role summary
OZMA of California, a women's apparel brand, seeks a Head of Production to manage all production and product development, including seasonal planning, sourcing, factory relationships, costing, and timelines. This role involves managing and building a small team and partnering with the founder to scale the production function. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of apparel production management experience across various categories (denim, wovens, sweaters, knits), established relationships with domestic and overseas factories, and a strong understanding of costing, margin management, and critical path execution. A commitment to ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices is essential. The role is based in Los Angeles and is full-time and on-site.
Head of Production — OZMA of California
Los Angeles (Frogtown) · Full-Time
OZMA of California is an independent women's apparel brand built on exceptional materials, ethical manufacturing, and considered design. We've been at it for 11 years and we're growing. We're looking for a Head of Production to own this side of the business and take it to the next level.
This role will oversee and manage all production and product development including seasonal planning, sourcing strategy, factory relationships, costing, and seasonal timeline ownership. You'll manage and build a small team and serve as a true strategic partner to the founder, helping shape how the production function grows alongside the brand.
You have 10+ years of apparel production management experience across denim, wovens, sweaters, and knits, with deep relationships with overseas and domestic factories, and the confidence to make decisions independently. You're calm, organized, and know how to lead a team through a fast-moving season without losing the thread on quality or integrity.
Our makers are in Peru, Portugal, and Los Angeles. We make small batches and care deeply about how things are made.
Qualifications
- 10+ years apparel production management across denim, wovens, sweaters, and knits
- Established relationships with overseas and domestic factories
- Proven experience managing and mentoring small teams
- Strong grasp of costing, margin management, and critical path execution
- Deep alignment with ethical, sustainable manufacturing practices
Compensation
Commensurate with experience · Health insurance · 401k
Location:
On-site, Frogtown LA
To apply
, send a brief including the prompts below and your resume to heidi@ozmaofcalifornia.com
Briefly describe your experience managing domestic and overseas apparel production — which countries and factory types have you worked with?
What categories have you developed — denim, wovens, knits, sweaters? Tell us where your deepest expertise is.
Why are you drawn to a brand like OZMA?
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