Junior Production Manager

Now Hiring | Luxury Fashion Brand | Sydney

 The Brand | Our client requires no introduction – with sophisticated product categories across evening, bridal and RTW – they have thriving channels across retail, eComm and wholesale and recent international expansion.

Synonymous with elegance, craftsmanship, and occasion dressing and with a legacy of over a decade, the brand is trusted by celebrities, stylists, and clients around the world. Working with the team means joining an established name with a bold, evolving vision. We are looking for a Junior Production Manager to join the team reporting to the Head of Product – please note this is a full time onsite setting.

The Role | Working closely in communication with the Design and Design room team and reporting to the Head of Product - this role is critical to creating quality garments and a seamless process for the team to work together to achieve a high level of efficiency and contribution to the success of the business.

• Responsible for on time deliveries from suppliers of all garments at the highest quality standards from SMS design handover to shipment.

• Manage timeline and accessories for all manufacturers

• Measure and control fit of garment approvals [salesman, pre-production and shipment samples]

• Manage and organise garment fit sessions. Translate technical fit improvements and alterations to suppliers

• Maintain Critical Path Design to Production Handover

• Conduct regular meetings with Design, Planners and dispatch to discuss progress / issues

• Developing and evolving company standards of production processes and team management

• New development factory allocation review with design for each seasonal collection ensuring capable and high-quality execution from start to finish.

• Present to Team weekly on production updates and delivery schedule.

• Responsible for fabrications, printing, dye, wash and garment construction management and approvals.

• Working closely with local suppliers  

The Skillset |

You are an experienced Junior Production Manager or Senior Production Coordinator 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 high end or luxury fashion

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)

• Experience handling high-end product with intricate detailing

• 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

• Experience with hand sewing and or alteration techniques is a plus but not essential

The Offer |

• Summer Fridays

• Birthday leave

• Strong salary offering

• A engaged, growing team with mentorship and development under a skilled industry leader

 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.   

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