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Honeywell

US Import - Customs Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

As a US Import - Customs Manager, you will lead the company's customs and import compliance program ... Review and approve broker instructions for new products, new suppliers, and new trade lanes

Honeywell

US Import - Customs Manager

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

As a US Import - Customs Manager, you will lead the company's customs and import compliance program ... Review and approve broker instructions for new products, new suppliers, and new trade lanes

Honeywell

US Import - Customs Manager

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

As a US Import - Customs Manager, you will lead the company's customs and import compliance program ... Review and approve broker instructions for new products, new suppliers, and new trade lanes

Global Essentials Ltd

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Apparel Production Manager

Greeley Square, NY · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

Fast Growing Apparel Company looking for an APPAREL Production Manager to follow up all steps of order flow. Sourcing Time Action Calendar WIP Report - Work In Progress Knowledge of Import process ...

DHL (Deutsche Post)

Air Import Supervisor

Dallas, TX

$79K - $106K/yr

Manages, oversees, and performs supervisory tasks to direct and control activities performed to ... Product team * Supervises staff; responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing ...

KLA Corporation

Senior Import Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · Hybrid

$128K - $217K/yr

Oversee and support the preparation of product classification (HTSUS), binding rulings, and internal classification governance. * Manage import entries, customs holds, postentry corrections, and ...

Kla

Senior Import Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · Hybrid

$128K - $217K/yr

Oversee and support the preparation of product classification (HTSUS), binding rulings, and internal classification governance. * Manage import entries, customs holds, postentry corrections, and ...

KLA Corporation

Senior Import Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$128K - $217K/yr

Oversee and support the preparation of product classification (HTSUS), binding rulings, and internal classification governance. * Manage import entries, customs holds, post-entry corrections, and ...

Orbotech

Senior Import Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · Hybrid

$128K - $217K/yr

Oversee and support the preparation of product classification (HTSUS), binding rulings, and internal classification governance. * Manage import entries, customs holds, postentry corrections, and ...

Motorola

Import Trade Operations Specialist

Elgin, IL · Hybrid

$85K - $100K/yr

Compliance Management: Manage and ensure full compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border ... Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for imported products. * Documentation Review:

Motorola

Import Trade Operations Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$85K - $100K/yr

Compliance Management: Manage and ensure full compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border ... Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for imported products. * Documentation Review:

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How much do import production manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for import production manager in the United States is $70,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $80,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Import Production Manager?

An Import Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the production and importation of goods from international suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. They coordinate with overseas manufacturers, manage logistics and shipping schedules, and ensure all products meet quality and regulatory standards. Their role involves working closely with procurement, quality control, and supply chain teams to streamline the import process and resolve any issues that arise during production or transit.

What is the difference between Import Production Manager vs Import Coordinator?

AspectImport Production ManagerImport Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire import production processes, manages teams, ensures compliance, and coordinates with suppliers and logistics.Handles day-to-day import documentation, tracks shipments, and communicates with vendors and customs.
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field; certifications like CITT or ISM are common.Often requires a high school diploma or associate degree; certifications like CITT or import/export licenses are advantageous.
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with frequent coordination with warehouses, suppliers, and logistics providers.Primarily office work, with some on-site visits to ports or warehouses.

The Import Production Manager focuses on overseeing the entire import process, managing teams, and ensuring compliance, while the Import Coordinator handles daily shipment tracking and documentation. Both roles require knowledge of import regulations and certifications like CITT, but the manager role involves higher-level planning and supervision.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Import Production Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Import Production Manager, you need expertise in supply chain management, import/export regulations, and production planning, often backed by a bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management software, and international shipping documentation is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills help manage teams and coordinate with overseas suppliers. These skills ensure timely and cost-effective production, regulatory compliance, and efficient global operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Import Production Managers when coordinating with overseas suppliers?

Import Production Managers often encounter challenges such as time zone differences, language barriers, and varying quality standards when working with overseas suppliers. Managing lead times, ensuring clear communication, and handling unexpected delays due to customs or shipping issues are also typical hurdles. Building strong relationships and setting clear expectations with suppliers are essential for minimizing disruptions and maintaining a smooth production workflow.
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Infographic showing various Import Production Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% As Needed, and 50% Full Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,872 per year, or $34.1 per hour.
Director of Import Production

Director of Import Production

Mad Engine Global LLC

Burbank, CA • On-site

$140K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

This position will lead the Import Production team, which oversees the production, sourcing, and costing process for all import styles in our overseas supply chain for the private label fashion and club divisions. This position is expected to work cross functionally between all import production managers as well as sales, customer service, and logistics teams to ensure timely processing and monitoring of all active import orders. This position is expected to exemplify hard work and integrity in all dealings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for independent judgement and constant communication with both internal teams and vendors on status updates, and potential production concerns buyer/licensing/testing submits, and documents related to incoming import shipments.
  • Follows through with manufactures on strategic sourcing/pricing and production placement for all division orders.
  • Directs the production coordinator to ensure timely delivery of product and consistent monitoring of weekly production reports.
  • Works with cross functional departments that are related to production to make sure deadlines are met.
  • Captures potential issues during the production process and communicating this and resolve it promptly to ensure minimal effects on the production calendar.
  • Creates a collaborative and positive team environment that encourages authentic and transparent contribution
  • Delivers the highest quality product within sample and production deadlines.
  • Proactively plans, coordinate and manage external sources while identifying and addressing issues that may impact timelines or cost.
  • Develop strategies and procedures to ensure products are developed consistently with established fit quality, standards, manufacturer capabilities, and cost specifications
  • Understand and adapt the Company’s practices, culture, and colleagues and management team
  • Ensure that the girl’s import production team meets the needs of the organization and satisfies customer requirements
  • Assures that margin and financial goals process for the product cost throughout the pipeline are understood and achieved by monitoring, reporting, and influencing across function decision making.
  • Embodies the high standards of the production department and actively represents the department in all calendar checkpoints and major milestone meetings.
  • Develop best in class partnerships with our strategic component suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
  • Responds to internal/external inquiries for production
  • Responsible for follow through and follow up with manufactures on new production item orders and revisions
  • Responsible for management of all incoming shipments and communication with corresponding customer service manager detailing arrival/shipment details

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred or equivalent relevant experience
  • 8-10 years of experience in Product Development/Production/Sourcing and/or Supply Chain
  • Experience in roles of increasing scope, complexity and leadership responsibility for apparel and fabric manufacturing economics and operations management. Included but not limited to lead-times, transit times, garment and fabric construction and apparel manufacturing operations.
  • Interest in sustainability is a must
  • Fluent in speaking Mandarin or Spanish is a plus
  • Strong working analysis experience in Excel
  • Knowledge of garment construction and Design
  • Self-starter - ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager
  • Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Core Competencies

  • High level of integrity in all dealings
  • Effective project management, problem solving, and negotiation skills
  • Sustainable practices
  • Extreme attention to details
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be deadline focused and motivated
  • Scrappy - hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Proven prioritization and time management
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin or Spanish

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Office with open floor plan
  • Business casual office attire
  • Work is performed inside a temperature-controlled office building

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.