JOB PURPOSE
In this role you will lead the Technical & Industrialisation teams to oversee the industrialisation, sample development, and pre-production processes in apparel manufacturing. You will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. Responsibilities include introducing efficient methods and automation, providing pre-production training, and implementing best manufacturing practices from the sample stage to bulk production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Industrialisation & Process Optimisation
• Lead the transition from design/sample stage to full-scale production (NPIs – New Product Introductions).
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production engineering methods to improve efficiency.
• Liaise with the process engineer to introduce best methods, automation and waist reduction initiatives to maximise productivity.
Technical Development & Quality Standards
• Oversee the technical evaluation of new styles and trims/raw materials, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Set technical and quality standards and specifications in collaboration with design, product engineering, and quality teams.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues, providing technical solutions quickly.
• Ensure compliance with customer and industry quality requirements.
Pre-Production & Product Engineering
• Liaise with pattern cutters and CAD room to ensure consumption optimisation.
• Approve samples, technical packs, and production files before bulk production.
• Lead risk assessments for new styles to anticipate potential manufacturing challenges.
• Coordinate pilot runs and ensure smooth handover to bulk production.
Team Leadership & Training
• Manage and develop the technical and industrialisation/sample teams. Monitor and review the teams' weekly/monthly performance against agreed KPIs and objectives. Work with individual team members to agree and review objectives and agree personal development plans, taking action as needed to rectify under - performance
• To champion communication, diversity and inclusion initiatives and continuously seek to improve levels of engagement and wellbeing across the team
• Provide technical training to production staff, supervisors, and operators.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Stakeholder & Customer Liaison
• Work closely with PE/ PD teams during style development and approval stages.
• Collaborate with internal teams (production, planning, finance, quality, and engineering) to ensure seamless workflows.
• Support costing and pricing processes through accurate technical assessments.
PERSONAL PROFILE
* University degree in Textiles/Fashion, Materials and/or Chemicals Bachelor's degree or diploma in Textile/Clothing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
* Certificate in GSD
* Extensive experience in garment manufacturing, including a technical or industrial management role.
* Strong technical knowledge of trench coat manufacturing processes (WW/MW/CHW).
* Expertise in identifying "non value-added operations", and productivity improvement.
* Skilled in pattern engineering, fabric behaviour, and garment construction.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient in technical documentation and use of CAD systems (Lectra).
* Proficient in MS Office applications
* Strong leadership & coaching skills
* Excellent communication, influencing and listening skills
* Organised, efficient and delivery focused
* Commercial approach
* Ability to develop strong relationships with peers and cross-functional business partners
FOOTER
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.