Are you ready to play a pivotal role in manufacturing globally acclaimed elite sportswear in South Yorkshire? Imagine leading a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility, where innovation meets tradition. A truly exciting opportunity and the chance to make a significant impact in a role that values your expertise and leadership.
We are seeking a skilled Garment Line Manager to oversee their growing inhouse production line. This role offers not only a competitive salary but also the chance to work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring quality and efficiency, driving the team towards excellence.
Garment Line Manager – Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operations of the production line, ensuring that production targets are met, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Take full ownership of the garments value stream, analysing performance data to identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.
* Lead initiatives to enhance production methods, reduce waste, and maximise efficiency, collaborating with the design team on production standards for new products.
* Work with senior management to plan staffing levels and equipment needs to meet long-term production forecasts.
* Develop and present regular reports on departmental KPIs, including output, quality metrics, and limited-edition range progress.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Supervisor and Workflow Coordinator. Conduct formal performance reviews across the team, manage career development plans, and handle escalated disciplinary issues. Take the lead on hiring decisions, overall accountability for onboarding new starters and oversee the skills development and training strategy for the department ensuring the team has the technical capabilities and process knowledge to meet current and future production demands.
* Champion a culture of high performance, safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring company policies are consistently upheld.
* Provide valuable input into improving process efficiency and support the implementation of Lean manufacturing principles
Garment Line Manager – Skills & Experience
* A proven track record in production management within the garment industry.
* Comprehensive understanding of textile properties, production methods, and quality standards, sufficient to lead process improvements and troubleshoot complex technical challenges
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodology.
* The ability to analyse production data, identify long-term trends, and develop strategic plans to improve quality, cost, and delivery
* Demonstrable experience in managing direct reports, including conducting performance reviews, managing career development, and handling formal employee relations issues
* Excellent communication, being both personable and approachable with the ability to adapt your style
* Experience communicating effectively with senior management, collaborating with other departments and clearly articulating the department's vision to the wider team
* A track record of resolving systemic operational issues and making sound, data-driven decisions that have a long-term impact on the department's success
* Proven ability to lead teams through periods of change, fostering adaptability and maintaining morale and performance
* Experience in planning, executing, and successfully delivering departmental improvement projects on time and within budget
* Proven experience to work independently, flexibly, and professionally – dealing with stressful and changeable situations