🚀 Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Reporting to: Head of Production

Location: Hammersmith, London

Overview:

Responsible for overseeing the production of the RTW line, ensuring production runs smoothly and the Critical path is respected. The Production Manager is also in charge of the day-to-day management of the suppliers and manufacturers, securing the price negotiation, the quality, as well as the delivery to the warehouse in due time.

Production Planning and Supplier Management:

• Plan and manage the RTW production schedule from final sales to delivery, covering both CMT and Fully Factored products
• Maintain a deep understanding of all product categories, including outerwear, tailoring, knitwear, jersey, leather, denim and wovens — to ensure consistent execution and quality across the brand’s full range.
• Oversee factory timelines and continuously strive to achieve and improve seasonal deliveries ensuring deadlines are met, without compromising quality or craftsmanship.
• Continuously identify, source, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen and diversify the brand’s supply base, ensuring access to the highest quality craftsmanship and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers through regular communication and on-site visits to monitor production progress
• Negotiate raw material costs (trims) and confirm pricing with suppliers to maintain and improve required margins.
• Raise and manage all raw material (trim) orders and coordinate all ‘factory to supply’ trims with manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain seasonal delivery trackers, ensuring they are updated daily and used to monitor progress against timelines
• Work closely with the Technical team to identify pattern priorities and ensure timely production launches
• Collaborate with the Quality Control Manager to identify styles requiring enhanced QC processes (e.g., 100% inspection or on-site visits).
• Attend seasonal production fittings and liaise with Technical and QC teams at PPS/QC stages to secure early and smooth deliveries
• Oversee the Production Coordinator and Production Intern, managing workload and priorities in alignment with the Head of Production.
• Proactively resolve production issues in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers
• Liaise closely with the Accounts department to ensure timely payments, preventing any delays in shipment or release of goods.
• Report weekly to the Head of Production on the delivery schedule

Compliance and Sustainability:

• Manage the company’s Sedex account, acting as the main point of contact for all related activities.
• Ensure all manufacturing partners are onboarded, maintain active Sedex memberships, and update compliance documentation as required.
• Regularly evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with company standards, sustainability objectives and delivery excellence, taking corrective actions where needed
• Continuously review and enhance production processes, implementing best practices for luxury garment manufacturing and responsible sourcing

Operational and Systems Management:

• Ensure all pricing information is accurate and updated in internal systems.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and coordinate timely material deliveries to align with production timelines.
• Maintain all systems (e.g., Zedonk / ERP) with accurate, real-time data.
• Create and manage all seasonal production and delivery trackers, ensuring they are consistently maintained and reflect the latest updates
• Liaise with the Logistics department and the Warehouse team on a regular bases in regards to bulk shipments.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience and understanding of the lifecycle of Product
• Exceptional attention to detail and efficiency
• Knowledge of both Fully Factored and CMT production is essential
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong technical understanding of garment construction and materials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple suppliers, timelines, and priorities effectively.
• Hands-on approach, with a proactive mindset and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets