Production Manager

Club L London; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their Leicester team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire production process, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in production management, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will be the key contact between local and HQ teams, driving efficiency and excellence in production operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a production management role.
• Strong experience with production tracking systems and delivery booking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full production process from order to delivery.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to track order status and ensure timelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

Production Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:
We are seeking an experiencedProduction Managerto join our dynamic team based in Leicester. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of10 years' experiencein manufacturing, particularly working across various UK brands and retailers. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless production processes, maintaining internal systems, coordinating deliveries, and meeting customer deadlines with precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the full production process from initial order to final delivery.
• Liaise daily with the brand HQ to ensure production requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Monitor and update internal production systems, ensuring all data is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible for all relevant departments.
• Coordinate and follow up with the manufacturers to track the status of orders and ensure timelines are adhered to.
• Book and manage logistics for deliveries, ensuring all products are dispatched on time to meet customer expectations.
• Work closely with quality control, product, and warehouse teams to ensure all standards are consistently met.
• Identify and address any production issues swiftly to avoid delays or quality compromises.
• Maintain excellent organisational records, production schedules, and delivery logs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Act as the key point of contact between local teams and HQ teams for production-related matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of10 years’ experiencein a production management role within manufacturing, preferably with experience working across multiple brands and retailers.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong experience with production tracking systems, internal software, and delivery booking platforms.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and production follow-up.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and production management systems.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a flexible, adaptable working style.