Production Manager

Planning Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planning Talent is assisting a fashion apparel brand in Melbourne to recruit a Production Manager focused on procurement. You will own order placement, production monitoring and delivery coordination within a wholesale and retail environment.

The role emphasizes supplier relationships, on-time delivery, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, design and logistics to meet customer requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production/procurement management within clothing/textile industries.
• Strong communication skills with supplier networks.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with quality control, shipping protocols, and social/technical compliance.
• Proficiency in order management and tracking software.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in managing production processes.

Responsibilities

• Place production orders with factories and ensure accurate specs and timelines.
• Monitor production schedules and communicate progress with factories to address issues.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely delivery of finished products.
• Oversee shipping documentation accuracy and compliance for smooth customs clearance.
• Maintain and update the factory payment register and process invoices.

Skills

Production procurement management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Quality control familiarity

Order management software

Detail-oriented

Tools

ERP/OMS software

Job description

Join this fashion apparel brand in the role of Production Manager to oversee the production lifecycle within the wholesale portfolio of an exciting and dynamic retail and wholesale business.

You will have a proven background in production & procurement with a focus on order placement, production monitoring, and ensuring on-time delivery to retail partners. This is not a traditional production manager role - there are product developers and GT's in the business - this is a procurement focused role.

This role demands exceptional organisational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers.

This business is going through an exciting time in expansion and growth, with many opportunities available for growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Order Placement:

• Collaborate with sales, product development, and design teams to understand production requirements and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Place production orders with factories, ensuring accuracy in specifications and timelines.
• Negotiate production terms, lead times, and pricing with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes.

Production Monitoring:

• Manage production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines.
• Maintain regular communication with factories to monitor production progress and proactively address any issues.
• Support quality control efforts to ensure all clothing items meet high standards.

Delivery Management:

• Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely and efficient delivery of finished products.
• Identify and resolve potential production or shipping delays, ensuring smooth workflow from factory to warehouse.
• Communicate delivery timelines and updates to relevant stakeholders, including sales and customer service teams.

Shipping Documentation:

• Oversee the receipt and processing of all shipping documentation from factories, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of shipping documents to facilitate smooth customs clearance.
• Work closely with the logistics team to manage all documentation for shipments.

Factory Payment Register:

• Maintain and update the factory payment register, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Process factory invoices promptly, adhering to payment terms and resolving any discrepancies with the finance team.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in production/ procurement management within the clothing or textile industry.
• Strong communication skills, with a network of supplier contacts.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with quality control processes, shipping protocols, and social/technical compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in using relevant order management and tracking software.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and precision in managing production processes.