AWAY THAT DAY Production Manager – Maternity Cover
Reporting to: Managing Director
Location: Clerkenwell London
Company Profile
Away That Day was founded by Ingemae Kotze in 2019 in London with a purpose to create stylish, high quality & eco-friendly swim and summer wear for women around the globe.
Scope of the Role
Away That Day is looking for a Maternity Cover Production Manager for a one-year contract starting at the end of June to lead the Production Team with 3 collections a year. The company is poised for growth and this role is pivotal to develop and widen the product offering. This new role will include close collaboration with the Founder/Creative Director plus the Designers and Merchandising Manager.
The team is small but mighty, so this role requires a “doer” and a multitasker
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Critical Path set up and management
• Business gatekeeper: Collaborate closely with all departments throughout the design and production cycle.
• Factory and supplier sourcing, onboarding, capacity planning, auditing and annual reviews
• All supplier relations, communication and negotiations
• Cost price and margin in collaboration with Merchandising
• Oversight of all PO’s
• Sample delivery in line with the critical path
• Sourcing of fabrics and trims in conjunction with Design
• Production budgeting, costs and forecasting
• Supporting Finance in anticipating costs, supplier invoices and cash flow
• Gatekeeper for sustainability
• Coordination and management of the Production Team.
• Product testing and compliance
Ideal Candidate
· Minimum 7 – 10 years’ experience in working in a busy product-based RTW production role including recent managing experience.
· Swimwear experience preferable.
· Experience of measuring, advising on fit, construction and quality issues
· Experience working with factories/ suppliers based in the UK, Europe and Far East
· A passion for production.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
· Excellent knowledge of Google Sheets and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Zedonk and Adobe Package experience ideal.
· Proactive with problem solving skills and strong attention to detail
· Outstanding communication skills both externally and at all levels internally.
· Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve.
· Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated.
· Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
· Experience of startup/small company culture and dynamic
What We Offer
· A dynamic and creative work environment with a focus on innovation
· Competitive Salary
· Hybrid Working
· 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
· Generous staff discount
· The chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an exciting, growing brand