The Senior Production Controller will plan and lead the end-to-end production process, ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of garments that meet our RI standards for quality and customer satisfaction. This role requires excellent organisational skills, a deep understanding of garment production, and the ability to manage complex workflows across multiple teams.
Responsibilities:
* Plan, create, manage, and maintain detailed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
* Lead production operations, ensuring deadlines and standards are met. Resolve any production issues or delays quickly to minimize impact.
* Ensure garments are planned in the correct factory and location, with competitive prices and high quality standards.
* Balance RI demand, production capacity, and material availability to optimize the production process and provide flexibility.
* Lead speed-to-market initiatives and test & react models for RI to achieve fast-track deliveries.
* Liaise with fabric suppliers, production teams, and logistics to ensure smooth coordination of materials, labour, and equipment.
* Act as a key communicator for the Buying, Design, and Merchandising teams.
* Oversee trim buying and cloth orders to ensure the best prices, and avoid shortages and overstocking.
* Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance regulations.
* Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in production planning and departmental processes.
* Monitor production performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies for process and profit improvements.
* Prepare and present weekly reports on production progress and issues to senior management.
* Lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and training to enhance overall team performance.
Skills:
* Proven experience in managing production schedules and operations in a senior or lead role.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and leadership abilities, nurturing and supporting the team.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control.
* Strong knowledge of garment production processes, including cutting, stitching, finishing, and packaging.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Experience in production planning, factory management, and factory knowledge.
* Ability to meet RI requirements and KPIs with profitable costings.
About Us:
We're a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together and are proud of their work. Progression here can take you in many directions. This is what a career at River Island is like, and this is where yours starts.
This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out here on a map.
What We Can Offer You:
* Generous 50% staff discount and on-site staff shop.
* Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions via Reward Gateway.
* Free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café, social events.
* Support for different family setups, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
* Flexible working, early finish Fridays, and other benefits.
* Give as you earn scheme, 'Giver Island' day, matched funding.
* Support with upskilling, qualifications, and career progression.
* Bonus scheme, private pension, healthcare options.
* 25 days paid holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
Keeping You Safe:
At River Island, we are committed to safeguarding all employees and promoting British Values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Flexible working requests will be considered unless operational requirements prevent this.
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