Global Manufacturing Manager (Furniture)

Swoon Editions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture brand is seeking a Global Manufacturing Manager to oversee production operations across the UK, EU, India, and Vietnam. The role requires a hands-on leader focused on quality control and supplier management. Candidates must have a background in manufacturing and be willing to travel frequently. Join a fast-scaling team in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global manufacturing and managing production partners.
• Ability to travel frequently to manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage global manufacturing for Swoon production.
• Lead internal QC teams and supplier relationships.
• Ensure products are delivered on time and to high standards.
• Champion quality and compliance in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project management

Quality control

Supplier management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

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Global Manufacturing Manager (Furniture)

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Swoon Editions

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United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Global Manufacturing Manager

Location: Remote, Travel to suppliers in the UK, EU, India, and Vietnam. Must be based in the UK with UK work permission.

At Swoon, we create design‑led furniture that people fall in love with — and keep for life. Since 2012, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s most distinctive online‑only furniture brands, designing every piece in‑house and spotting the next big trend before anyone else.

Our secret? A digital‑first, data‑driven approach that gets products to market fast, keeps prices fair, and delivers a better shopping experience than any store. We partner with leading retailers like John Lewis, and our growth is powered by a scalable business model that’s just getting started.

Join us now and you’ll be part of a small, ambitious team making a big impact, shaping a brand loved by customers across the UK and beyond.

What we’re looking for

We make products all over the world, and our promise to customers is simple: deliver them beautifully made, perfectly finished, and on time. Achieving that isn’t easy; it takes focus, precision, and relentless drive for improvement.

You’ll join us as our Manager Global Manufacturing, leading all production operations across the UK, Europe, and India (Jaipur & Jodhpur). You’ll manage our internal QC team of four in India, build high‑performing supplier relationships, and make sure every product leaves the factory floor on time, in full, and to the highest standards.

This role is hands-on, travel-heavy, and highly impactful, a chance to play a strategic and operational leadership role in a fast-scaling, design-led brand.

Responsibilities

You’ll be the driving force behind our global manufacturing — making sure every piece we design leaves the factory floor on time, in perfect condition, and ready to delight our customers. Here’s how you’ll make it happen:

• Lead global manufacturing: Manage all Swoon production partners across the UK, EU, Jaipur, and Jodhpur.
• Inspire & manage teams: Lead and develop our internal production and QC teams, ensuring consistent quality standards.
• Champion quality: Set the bar high, align QC processes with partners, and ensure every product meets our exacting standards.
• Be the on‑the‑ground leader: Travel to factories, solve production challenges in real time, and strengthen relationships with our makers.
• Build powerful partnerships: Lead regular supplier reviews that drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Keep us compliant: Own product compliance processes, ensuring documentation is watertight and standards are never compromised.
• Shape the future: Support our design team in developing and prototyping new products, bringing your operational insight to every stage.
• Tell the story: Report manufacturing performance, celebrate wins, and escalate challenges quickly with clear, actionable recommendations.