Production Manager
Now Hiring | Leading Supplier | Sydney
The Brand |
Our client is an established textile company that is a trusted support to major retailers in Sydney and Melbourne, they have been established for more than 50 years. They source, develop and supply high quality textiles and garments to a wide range of brands.
The Role |
Working closely with the Sales team, and reporting to the Founders – this role will have broad accountability across production and logistics ensuring the business meets its obligations around the critical path management and timely delivery of product to clients.
Initiate and nurture the development of professional relationships with target clients.
In consultation with selected clients, develop garments according to their design briefs, coordinate meetings with buyers, finalise costings, and negotiate bulk garment orders.
Communicate with suppliers and clients in relation to the sourcing, design & construction of garments.
Liaise with industry participants to develop an understanding of the financial position and business philosophy of target clients.
Interstate travel to develop sales opportunities with target clients.
Overseas travel to source garment styles, fabrics, garment factories, and in the early stages of the business to quality control garment production.
To develop and implement internal systems to manage the development & submission of sample garments, to monitor the compliance of suppliers to agreed standards, to ensure the accuracy of costings, to control the critical-path of garment production and the meeting of sales budgets.
The Skillset |
You are an experienced Production Manager with at least 5 years experience in production – you are highly skilled in negotiation with suppliers and understand just how valuable these relationships are to the success of the business.
An understanding of garment construction
A background in apparel production
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)
The ability to work to a timeline and adhere to deadlines
The ability to work autonomously and have a high level of organisation
The ability to follow quality systems and procedures
The Offer |
Based in Lilyfield Sydney – there is a strong salary offering available, with long term profit shares available. With car parking available, this is an amazing opportunity!
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.