Production Manager

Dharma Bums; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dharma Bums, an Australian women’s athleisure brand based in Coolum Beach, seeks an experienced Fashion Production Manager to lead day-to-day garment production, from development through to bulk manufacturing and final delivery.

You will oversee offshore manufacturers, manage timelines and budgets, and enforce quality standards while collaborating with the Founder and design team to deliver consistent collections.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in fashion production or similar role.
• Experience with offshore garment manufacturers, preferably China.
• Strong technical knowledge of women's apparel, fit and grading.
• Experience managing fittings, tech packs and production approvals.
• Ability to manage multiple production schedules and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own production from development through final delivery.
• Manage production orders, ensuring accuracy across styles, quantities, costs and delivery dates.
• Develop and maintain critical paths, proactively managing key milestones and deadlines.
• Monitor production progress, ex-factory dates and shipment schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage day-to-day relationships and communication with offshore manufacturers, predominantly in China.
• Ensure factories meet agreed production timelines, specifications, quality standards and costs.
• Oversee the sample development process from initial prototypes through to final approval.
• Conduct and participate in garment fittings, assessing fit, construction, measurements and overall finish.
• Apply strong technical expertise in garment construction, fabrication, fit and grading.
• Review and negotiate factory pricing, minimum order quantities and production requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Garment construction

Fittings & grading

Offshore supplier management

Excel / Google Sheets

Strong communication

Budget awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Technical specs

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and hands-on Fashion Production Manager to lead our day-to-day garment production. This is a key role in our business, responsible for managing the entire production process—from product development, sampling, and technical approvals through to bulk manufacturing and final delivery. Working directly with our offshore manufacturers, predominantly in China, you will manage factory relationships, production timelines, garment quality and critical paths, ensuring collections are delivered on time, within budget and to our quality standards. You will work closely with the Founder and design team, supported by a Junior Production Assistant.

Key responsibilities

• Own production from initial development through final delivery
• Manage production orders, ensuring accuracy across styles, quantities, costs and delivery dates
• Develop and maintain critical paths, proactively managing key milestones and deadlines
• Monitor production progress, ex-factory dates and shipment schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Manage day-to-day relationships and communication with offshore manufacturers, predominantly in China
• Ensure factories meet agreed production timelines, specifications, quality standards and costs
• Oversee the sample development process from initial prototypes through to final approval
• Conduct and participate in garment fittings, assessing fit, construction, measurements and overall finish
• Apply strong technical expertise in garment construction, fabrication, fit and grading
• Review and negotiate factory pricing, minimum order quantities and production requirements

About you

• Ideally 3-5 years' experience in fashion production, garment manufacturing or a similar role
• Proven experience working directly with offshore garment manufacturers, preferably in China
• Strong technical understanding of women's apparel, garment construction, fit, measurements and grading
• Experience managing fittings, sample development, tech packs and production approvals
• Demonstrated ability to manage critical paths and multiple production schedules
• Strong commercial awareness, including production costs, pricing and manufacturing timelines
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and follow-through
• Confident written and verbal communication, particularly with offshore suppliers
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

About us

Dharma is an established Australian women's athleisure brand creating timeless, effortlessly stylish clothing with a focus on exceptional comfort, quality and conscious production. Based in beautiful Coolum Beach, we design collections with considered fabrics, thoughtful details, and a commitment to fit. Working closely with our offshore manufacturing partners, we combine contemporary design, quality craftsmanship, and responsible production. We are a passionate, collaborative team with high standards and a genuine commitment to creating products our customers love.

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