Product Development & Local Production Manager

Charles Parsons & Co Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranier, part of the Charles Parsons Group, is seeking a Product Development & Local Production Manager to lead the development of a broad Schoolwear range and ensure production timelines, quality standards and costs are met. This hands-on role connects design intent with technical specs, data integrity and local production.

You will manage fabric sourcing, supplier negotiations, fit approvals and QA across multiple products, with a focus on durability, innovation and value for schools and

Qualifications

• Experience in a product development role.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics and garment construction is essential, including trims, fit for purpose quality and manufacturing processes.
• Sound understanding of garment technical workflows, costing, sampling, fit approvals and quality assurance.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate product and production information.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and supplier communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work across multiple products and deadlines in a hands-on environment.
• Experience in Schoolwear, uniforms or apparel manufacturing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage Schoolwear garment, fabric, trim and accessory specifications from brief through to production ready status.
• Manage fabric sourcing and development, maintain fabric libraries, and coordinate supplier quotations, approvals and payments.
• Oversee stock planning and supplier deliveries for fabrics and components to ensure production schedules and delivery deadlines are met.
• Oversee quality control ensuring fit, measurements, construction, workmanship and specifications meet required standards before approval.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical, quality, cost and timing issues.

Skills

Product development

Fabric knowledge

Quality assurance

Supplier management

Planning and problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-product deadlines

Job description

Product Development & Local Production Manager

Redfern NSW

About Us

Ranier, part of the Charles Parsons Group, is a trusted leader in the Australian Schoolwear market. We design, develop, and deliver high-quality uniforms that balance durability, innovation, and value—supporting schools, students, and families nationwide.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Product Development & Local Production Manager to join our team. This hands-on role is responsible for supporting the development of a broad Schoolwear range, ensuring products are technically sound, commercially practical, and successfully delivered to agreed quality standards, budgets, and timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Schoolwear garment, fabric, trim and accessory specifications from brief through to production ready status.
• Manage fabric sourcing and development, maintain fabric libraries, and coordinate supplier quotations, approvals and payments.
• Oversee stock planning and supplier deliveries for fabrics and components to ensure production schedules and delivery deadlines are met.
• Oversee quality control ensuring fit, measurements, construction, workmanship and specifications meet required standards before approval.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical, quality, cost and timing issues.

About you

• Experience in a product development role
• Strong knowledge of fabrics and garment construction is essential, including an understanding of trims, fit for purpose quality and manufacturing processes.
• Sound understanding of garment technical workflows, costing, sampling, fit approvals and quality assurance.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate product and production information.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and supplier communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work across multiple products and deadlines in a hands-on environment.
• Experience in Schoolwear, uniforms or apparel manufacturing beneficial

This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate contribution within an established Australian textile and Schoolwear business. You will be the connection between design intent, technical specifications, data integrity, local production and quality assurance ensuring customers receive reliable fit for purpose uniforms.