Production and Product Development Manager
£18 per hour
Fully Office based role
Temporary 8 weeks
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production and Product Development Manager to join their dynamic and expanding Bridal and Couture department. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the creation of luxury garments, with direct reporting to the Senior Bridal Collection Manager and pivotal support to the Product Senior Manager.
As the Production and Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all garment production across multiple manufacturers, ensuring the highest quality standards and meeting deadlines. You will play a key role in coordinating between our Atelier's pattern cutting team and external manufacturers, providing technical insights and problem-solving expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate garment production across multiple manufacturers and the in-house atelier.
- Conduct regular visits to manufacturers for production monitoring and quality control.
- Research and establish new manufacturer relationships for development opportunities.
- Implement weekly quality control checks across various production sites.
- Oversee grading workflow, from pattern creation to sampling for production rollout.
- Address and resolve any technical or quality issues arising during production.
- Collaborate with external manufacturers, providing technical direction and feedback on patterns, corrections, and replotting.
- Prepare pre-production samples, coordinating with factories and studio teams.
- Manage fabric and trim sourcing, including custom developments and supplier communications.
- Maintain records in PLMflex and SAP, ensuring accurate costings and production tracking.
- Ensure all production details, including technical sheets and BOMs, are compiled and up-to-date.
- Work closely with the Head Pattern Cutter to ensure all garments meet quality standards and are fit for production.
- Oversee pre-production sample approval and final garment inspections.
- Constantly review and suggest ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs within the department.
Ideal Candidate:
- Extensive experience in luxury garment production and product development, ideally within high-end bridal, couture, or tailoring sectors.
- Expert knowledge of garment construction techniques, including tailoring, corsetry, embellishment, lace, and luxurious fabrics like silk, brocade, velvet, and satin.
- Strong technical ability to conduct fittings, quality inspections, and provide solutions for achieving perfect form and fit.
- Proficiency with PLMflex, SAP, and other relevant systems.
- Strong communication skills to liaise between internal teams, manufacturers, and suppliers.
- At least 10 years' experience within the industry as a Garment Technologist/Production or Product Developer Manager within a mid-to-high end business. Experienced with corsetry, bridal and evening wear.
- Experienced with using PLMflex and SAP systems.
- Demonstrates full understanding of the required production standards.
- Basic Pattern Making Skills.
- Works well in a demanding and fast-moving environment.
- A team player and self-motivated.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to analyse problems and offer solutions.
- The ability to manage a constantly changing workload and be flexible.
- Computer literate with good Microsoft Office skills
- Good attention to detail with knowledge of trims and hardware
Courageous and confident to lead and challenge decisions.If you are passionate about luxury garment creation and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Then apply today!
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