Head of Production and Sourcing

Hommey Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Five Comfort Days

Product discount

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Challenging environment

Job summary

Hommey is seeking a seasoned production and sourcing leader to scale our growing homewares line. You will own end-to-end production from development through to ex-factory, manage supplier commitments, lead planning and build a resilient manufacturing network across categories and geographies.

In a hybrid Melbourne environment, you will partner with Design, Merchandising Planning, Operations and Finance to optimize timelines, costs and quality while implementing robust PLM processes and standards

Qualifications

• Experienced in production, sourcing or manufacturing leadership.
• Understanding end-to-end production lifecycle from development to shipment.
• Confident managing critical paths, capacity, commitments and POs in a changing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with pricing, MOQs and payment terms.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, testing and factory compliance.
• Able to forecast using production data and financial commitments and turn into priorities.
• Build trusted supplier relationships and hold partners to standards.
• Identify risks early and present practical options.
• Experience improving processes or reporting; PLM experience advantageous.
• Collaborative leader who works with Design, Merch Planning, Ops and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a production function with structure, forward planning and accountability.
• Own critical paths from development to ex-factory, setting timelines and flagging risks early.
• Manage supplier commitments across fabric, components and FG with clear view of quantities and payments.
• Partner with Merchandise Planning to translate forecasts into supplier commitments and manage POs.
• Lead fabric and material planning, factory capacity reviews and production allocation across suppliers.
• Build trusted supplier relationships and ensure lead times, ship dates and terms.
• Establish consistent quality control standards across suppliers, including testing, samples and inspections.
• Provide clear reporting on production status, delays, fabric position, quality issues, delivery risks and supplier commitments with practical recommendations.
• Partner with Design from the start of product development on feasibility, sampling, costing and sourcing while supporting Design’s creative ownership.
• Develop Hommey’s sourcing capability by identifying, assessing and onboarding suppliers and building a resilient manufacturing network.
• Lead supplier negotiations and improve pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms and production efficiency.
• Establish factory, product and materials compliance frameworks for the markets Hommey serves and plans to enter.
• Build and lead the production and sourcing team, including offshore support, and introduce systems and processes needed to scale, including a PLM system.

Skills

Production leadership

Sourcing leadership

Manufacturing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Quality assurance

Forecasting / analytics

Process improvement

PLM software

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PLM software

Job description

• Establish and lead a production function that brings structure, forward planning and accountability to Hommey’s growing product programs
• Own critical paths from development through to ex-factory, setting realistic timelines and communicating changes and risks early
• Manage supplier commitments across fabric, components and finished goods, maintaining a clear view of quantities, value, expected use and payment timing
• Partner with Merchandise Planning to translate changing forecasts into supplier commitments, balance capacity and flexibility, and manage purchase orders through to shipment
• Lead fabric and material planning, factory capacity reviews and production allocation across suppliers
• Build trusted, accountable supplier relationships, following through on agreed lead times, fabric completion, ship dates and trading terms
• Establish consistent quality control standards across suppliers, including testing, samples and inspections scheduled early enough to resolve issues before shipment
• Provide clear reporting on production status, delays, fabric position, quality issues, delivery risks and supplier commitments, with practical recommendations when decisions are needed
• Partner with Design from the start of product development on technical feasibility, sampling, costing and material sourcing, while supporting Design’s creative ownership
• Develop Hommey’s sourcing capability by identifying, assessing and onboarding suppliers, and building a resilient manufacturing network across categories and geographies
• Lead supplier negotiations and improve pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms and production efficiency, ensuring agreed outcomes are followed through
• Establish factory, product and materials compliance frameworks for the markets Hommey serves and plans to enter
• Build and lead the production and sourcing team, including offshore support, and introduce the systems and processes needed to scale, including a PLM system

ABOUT YOU

• You’re an experienced production, sourcing or manufacturing leader, ideally with experience across homewares, lifestyle, furniture or other product categories
• You understand the end-to-end production lifecycle, from product development and material sourcing through to quality control and shipment
• You’re confident managing critical paths, supplier capacity, material commitments and purchase orders in a changing environment
• You have strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms and production commitments
• You understand quality assurance, product testing and factory compliance, and can establish standards that work across different suppliers and categories
• You’re comfortable working with forecasts, production data and financial commitments, and can turn them into clear priorities, reporting and recommendations
• You build trusted supplier relationships while holding partners accountable to agreed standards and commitments
• You identify risks early, communicate their business impact clearly and bring forward practical options
• You’re experienced in improving processes, reporting or systems to support a growing function; experience implementing or using a PLM system would be advantageous
• You’re a collaborative leader who can develop a team and work effectively with Design, Merchandise Planning, Operations and Finance

WHY JOIN HOMMEY?

• Hybrid working environment
• Five Comfort Days each year, in addition to annual leave, to make time for what matters to you
• A discount on Hommey products, so you can bring a little more comfort into your own home
• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills and career as Hommey grows
• A warm, collaborative culture where people share ideas, care about the details and make space for different perspectives
• A fast-paced, dynamic environment with new challenges and opportunities
• The opportunity to help bring thoughtful, design-led products to life for real homes and everyday living

ABOUT US

At Hommey, we believe comfort isn’t just a feeling - it’s a way of living. We design thoughtful, timeless pieces that bring ease, warmth and beauty to every corner of your home.

We’re here to make everyday living feel better, because good design means everyone’s invited. We care about the little things: how something feels, how it’s made and how it lives in a home.

Founded in Melbourne in 2020, Hommey is a design-led homewares brand selling across Australia and the US. We’ve grown by moving fast, designing with a point of view and backing great product. As we grow into new categories and markets, we’re looking for people who stay curious, care about the details and want to create something special for real life.

Discover more about Hommey and the world we’re creating at www.gethommey.com.au

At Hommey, we value diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.