Head of Production

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance wear brand in the UK is searching for a Head of Production to oversee manufacturing operations across third-party suppliers. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that production aligns with business goals while managing supplier relationships and enforcing governance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in garment production, strong communication skills, and a data-driven mindset. This position requires a minimum of four days onsite collaboration at HQ, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work. Additional perks include performance bonuses and a comprehensive healthcare package.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Funded healthcare benefit

25 days holiday + birthday leave

Contributory employer pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Gymshark employee discount

Financial wellbeing support

Enhanced family leave package

Life assurance

Gym membership to The Lifting Club

Onsite lunch provision

EV charge points available

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing garment manufacturers and production teams.
• Strong understanding of critical path and capacity management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and supply objectives align with business strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end production from planning to delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to meet requirements.
• Lead internal planning processes for Sales & Operations.

Skills

Managing garment manufacturers

Critical path management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Join us in shaping the future of performance wear.

We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Production to lead our manufacturing operations across third‑party suppliers from raw materials to finished goods. This is a pivotal role in our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process ensuring timely, efficient and high‑quality production that aligns with our business goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role that directly influences how we deliver world‑class products to our community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Strategic Alignment – Ensure production and supply objectives support our overall business strategy.
• End‑to‑End Production Oversight – From capacity planning to execution and delivery.
• Supplier Management – Maintain strong relationships and ensure factories meet volume and timing requirements.
• S&OP Leadership – Drive internal planning processes and represent Production in cross‑functional forums.
• Performance Reporting – Implement and maintain supplier performance metrics.
• Governance – Own and enforce our late shipment policy.
• Critical Path Management – Ensure timely delivery of all new product developments (NPDs).
• Efficiency Initiatives – Champion continuous improvement and lean operations.
• Visibility & Communication – Provide clear production status updates to internal teams and key wholesale partners.
• Team Leadership – Attract, retain and develop top talent across production management and procurement functions.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience managing garment manufacturers and production teams.
• Strong understanding of critical path and capacity management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems.

Onsite Collaboration: Due to the hands‑on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team we have a minimum expectation of four days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate, problem‑solve and deliver world‑class products for our community.

Belonging at Gymshark

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or a disability during the recruitment process and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email us.

About Us

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world, a collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride. Our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS

Standard benefits include:

• Performance‑based bonus opportunity
• Funded healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday + additional day for your birthday & bank holidays
• Contributory employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme including salary sacrifice (EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading)
• Gymshark employee discount & long‑service awards
• Access to high‑street cashback and discounts
• Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave package
• Life assurance

Office location specific benefits include (HQ / IQ):

• Gym membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
• EV charge points available

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Employment type: Full time

Vacancy: 1