Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Production Manager to join a visionary-led global fashion brand. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire in a fast-paced, innovative environment committed to excellence and sustainability. If you thrive on making a tangible impact and have a proven track record in fashion production management, this role offers you the platform to elevate your career while contributing to a brand renowned for shaping industry trends worldwide.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Leading and managing a team of four production professionals to ensure seamless operations across all product categories.
* Overseeing the end-to-end production process from initial fit sessions through to final delivery, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and quality standards.
* Acting as the key point of contact for factories based in China and Turkey, managing partnerships, negotiations, and capacity planning.
* Collaborating with design, technical teams, and garment technology to ensure smooth execution and innovation.
* Managing production schedules, placing purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers to meet critical deadlines.
* Ensuring all quality control testing is completed sufficiently across factories.
* Collaborating with merchandising and wholesale teams to deliver products on time and within margin expectations.
* Keeping abreast of industry trends, sustainable practices, and technological advancements to incorporate into sourcing strategies.
* Attending weekly fit sessions to elevate garment quality and ensuring deadlines are met.
* Negotiating factory costs, reviewing collection margins, and monitoring project KPIs.
Person specifications:
* Proven experience in fashion production management with at least three years in finished goods or fully factored production processes.
* Strong people management skills and a track record of successful stakeholder relationship building.
* Excellent organisational skills, attentive to detail, and targeted in approach.
* Experience working with stock management systems and platforms like Shopify is desirable.
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills, capable of managing multiple stakeholders effectively.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through to completion
* Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-moving environment and adapt to changing demands
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