Production Manager

BARBOUR; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known clothing brand in Jarrow is seeking a Production Manager to enhance their Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will handle production planning, liaise with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of products. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential for this position. The role offers flexible working and benefits including a discretionary bonus and staff discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary Company bonus scheme

Staff Discount

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Hybrid & flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in garment and general procurement.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Update WIPS with new buys and raise Purchase Orders timely.
• Monitor Purchase Order progress with regular Supplier meetings.
• Maintain PO plans to reflect true delivery position.

Skills

Garment and general procurement

Production planning

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Company Description: The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour\'s wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.

Position Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our Supply Chain team here at our Head Office in South Shields. This role will be key to achieve "on time" delivery for product, purchase orders, raise P/O\'s, plan, monitor, re-prioritise and expedite, ensure the Business System data accurately reflects production plans and delivery schedules, ensure key samples are ordered and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Update WIPS with all new buys placed and ensure Purchase Orders are raised accurately and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Tech Teams/QA Teams to highlight priorities & ensure key milestones within the critical path are met.
• Monitor Purchase Order progress with regular Supplier meetings including Factory visits.
• Update & Maintain M3 (our Business System) to reflect accurate Purchase Order data
• Review the POBE to ensure key sales priorities are expedited with Suppliers & freight options are maximised
• Ensure Purchase Orders are delivered "on time" maximising Customer Order fulfilment.
• Maintain PO plans to reflect true delivery position including capacity constraints, factory closures, holidays, transportation lead times etc.
• Manage the Supplier Sample Tabs and delivery SMS/Showroom samples on time.

Qualifications

• Ideally proven experience in garment and general procurement
• Experience of Production Planning
• Proven experience of building strong working relationships and influencing key stakeholders in order to drive high performance
• Ideally experience of dealing with "offshore" suppliers
• High level of numeracy skills
• Strong Excel skills with experience of creating formulas and pivot tables
• Competent level of IT packages: Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, to build strong relationships internally and externally of the department.
• High level of attention to detail - able to provide accurate information first time
• Time Management skills to enable effective prioritisation and decision making
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Doesn\'t get phased when things go wrong, has the ability to "think on your feet" and problem solve
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload
• Ability to work independently within a small team
• Flexibility to be able to travel overseas if needed.

Benefits

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Length of Service Rewards

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.