Production Manager

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bespoke merchandise is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the launch and success of apparel collections under licensing agreements. This senior role demands strong leadership and project management skills, coupled with a deep understanding of the product lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing brand strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all offerings align with market demands and client expectations.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday

Training opportunities

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product development, particularly in branded merchandise.
• Experience managing licensed apparel lines and licensor relationships.
• At least 5 years in a team leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of new apparel ranges.
• Develop seasonal product strategies and oversee the full product lifecycle.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure commercial alignment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Product lifecycle knowledge

Commercial acumen

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or Product Management

Job description

At Brand&, we produce bespoke merchandise and apparel collections that reflect the essence and personality of some of the best-known brands in the world and their iconic qualities. Our ranges feature contemporary and classic collections of clothing and accessories, clients include some of the biggest football clubs in the world and the manufacturers of some of the most prestigious supercars.

As our new Production Manager, you will lead the end-to-end development and delivery of new apparel ranges, created under license for a portfolio of well-known brands. You’ll have full responsibility for the end-to-end service we offer, encompassing design, production and quality control, overseeing our well-established international supply chain.

This is a senior leadership role requiring a commercial and creative mindset, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of the product lifecycle in a licensed environment. You will drive innovation while maintaining brand integrity, ensuring that all collections meet both client expectations and consumer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop seasonal product strategies tailored to the brand identity and positioning of each licensor.
• Maintain close relationships with brand owners, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, product approvals, and licensing terms.
• Translate market insights into compelling licensed collections across teamwear and lifestyle categories.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team across product development, design, and sourcing.
• Build a collaborative environment that bridges internal teams and external brand stakeholders.
• Partner closely with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure commercial and logistical alignment.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through design, prototyping, approvals, production, and delivery.
• Ensure all products meet brand standards, licensor requirements, and market expectations.
• Coordinate with licensors for timely artwork approvals and product submissions.
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality production.
• Work with production teams to align capacity planning with launch timelines and retail calendars.
• Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing practices in line with partner brand expectations.
• Develop and manage budgets across product development and production, ensuring profitability targets are met.
• Drive margin optimisation through smart sourcing and efficient design-to-cost processes.
• Monitor market pricing and ensure competitive positioning across product ranges.
• Understand and clearly communicate high and low performers to sales and wider team to demonstrate product categorisation and design planning.
• Deliver insights and performance reports to licensors and internal stakeholders.
• Continuously refine product assortments based on commercial feedback and trend evolution.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced Production Manager with over 10 years of experience in product development, preferably within licensed or branded merchandise. You will ideally hold a degree in Fashion Design, Product Management, or a related field. You will bring a strong track record of successfully managing licensed apparel lines, including navigating licensor relationships and approvals. With at least 5 years in a team leadership role, you will be confident in guiding cross-functional product teams and launching commercially successful collections.

You will have deep expertise in apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and materials, combined with strong commercial acumen and a keen ability to balance creative vision with profitability. A strategic thinker, you are comfortable presenting to both licensors and senior leadership, and you bring a deep understanding of fashion licensing, merchandising cycles, and brand architecture. You are also data-driven, with strong skills in market research and consumer insights to inform product direction and decision-making.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday + birthday with an opportunity to purchase extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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Prodrive will not pass your information onto any third parties without your consent and will use your information internally for recruitment purposes only. We will keep your information for 12 months and thereafter your personal information will be removed from our database. If you would like Prodrive to remove your personal information before the specified time, please contact [e-mail] .

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General Data Protection Regulation - Your Data

By sharing your data with us, your information can be accessed by Prodrive.

What is GDPR?

GDPR stands for The General Data Protection Regulation. It’s the successor of the data protection act for EU residents. These rules will be enforced from May 2018 and will raise the bar on privacy standards for how businesses obtain, process and store your data.

Why do you have my data?

We have your data because you have submitted your CV or a job application via a career microsite, or through a social media campaign advert. You will have ticked a box to confirm your consent for us using your data in this way.

How do you store my data?

Your data will be stored on our server and within our Applicant Tracking System, both of which are fully secure. In addition to this, we use analytical tracking software to improve your user experience.

Can I delete or change my data?

You may at any time request the right to be forgotten. Please contact us if you would like your details and associated records removed from our systems, and we will notify you once this has happened.

Similarly, if you wish to make any changes to the data we hold about you then get in touch and we will make the relevant changes for you.

Changes made to data, or the removal of data will be logged by our system for audit purposes.

How can I see what information you have about me?

You have the right to access any data that we hold about you. You may submit a request to access this data verbally, electronically or in hardcopy. All data that you have supplied, such as your CV, application forms, and any recruiter notes and comments will be made available to you free of charge. The system will log the event for audit purposes.

Prodrive Privacy Notice

When submitting your personal information, you agree to Prodrive’s privacy policy which you can view here and agree that we may share your information for legitimate interests with our internal recruitment team and managers to ensure Prodrive can fairly assess your suitability for the vacancy you are applying for or other roles that you may be interested in. Your personal information that you provide will be stored on recruitment software used by Prodrive.

Prodrive will use your personal information you have provided to contact you throughout the recruitment process, give you an update on your application and consider you for alternative roles that may be suitable.

Prodrive will not pass your information onto any third parties without your consent and will use your information internally for recruitment purposes only. We will keep your information for 12 months and thereafter your personal information will be removed from our database. If you would like Prodrive to remove your personal information before the specified time, please contact [e-mail] .