ABOUT THE FUNCTION

In Production, the main goal is to achieve budgeted operational KPIs in a safe environment. They oversee all aspects of a company's manufacturing process, including planning, procurement, organizing, and directing workers to ensure that products are being made in a timely and efficient manner.Quality management of fabric and product is an important aspect of this function, ensuring consistency and compliance to standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the global production calendar in direct support to strategic marketing calendar moments and global budget to ensure cooperation of activity across regions and functions.

• Designing end to end processes with central and regional teams for all production projects.

• Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans across all regions.

• Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, managing performance of suppliers and initiating corrective action where necessary across all regions.

• Adopting and applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards, underpinned by sustainability.

• Researching and applying ‘new ways of working’, which are innovative and efficient.

• Build good relationships with manufacturers and suppliers with the aim of ensuring shipments are delivered on time and to budget.

• Maintenance of accurate fabric information in databases

YOUR SKILL SET

• Knowledge of textiles and fabric techniques (I.e. sewing and pressing skills).

• Strong organisation and negotiation skills with an aptitude for budget and a strong attention to detail.

• Experience with large volumes of data entry, ensuring complete detail and accuracy even when working at speed.

• Some understanding of production techniques both 2D and 3D.

• Knowledge and passion for textiles and sustainability.

A TYPICAL CAREER JOURNEY IN PRODUCTION

• Production Assistant

• Production Coordinator

• Production Manager

• Head of Production> Production Director

• VP Production / Sourcing & Manufacturing