Production Manager

Zachary Daniels; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting a Production Manager for its fast-growing womenswear brand in Manchester. You will own the end-to-end production function, translating design into high-quality products while ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Working closely with the founder and design teams, you will manage a global supplier network, with China experience desirable, drive process improvements and maintain premium standards across the full product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive production management experience in womenswear.
• Established relationships with international suppliers; China desirable.
• Strong understanding of product development, garment construction, and QA.
• Proven ability to improve processes, drive efficiencies and cut costs.
• Commercial, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to final launch.
• Manage relationships with global suppliers, especially in China.
• Control critical paths, production timelines and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate product development and ensure premium quality standards.
• Drive process improvements, efficiencies, and cost savings.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and supplier terms.
• Collaborate with founder and teams to support growth.

Skills

Production management

Supplier management

Product development

Quality assurance

Cost optimization

Job description

Production Manager | Womenswear | Manchester

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing premium womenswear brand based in Manchester. With a strong brand identity, loyal customer following and ambitious plans for growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with real momentum and play a pivotal role in its next chapter.

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end production function, ensuring the brand's vision is translated into exceptional product with precision, efficiency and uncompromising quality.

Working closely with the founder and wider Buying and Design teams, you'll oversee the full product lifecycle, from initial development through to final delivery. Managing a global supplier network, particularly across China, you'll drive production efficiencies, maintain premium quality standards and ensure collections are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through to production and final launch.
• Manage and develop relationships with global suppliers and manufacturers, particularly across China.
• Manage critical paths, production timelines and delivery schedules.
• Lead product development coordination and quality assurance, maintaining premium standards.
• Drive operational improvements, cost efficiencies and production process optimisation.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and supplier terms without compromising quality.
• Communicate effectively with offshore teams, ensuring clear expectations and timely execution.
• Identify and resolve production challenges, taking ownership through to completion.
• Work closely with the founder and wider teams to support the brand's continued growth.

About You

• Extensive Production Management experience within womenswear.
• Established relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers - China desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of product development, garment construction and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to improve processes, drive efficiencies and deliver cost savings.
• Commercially minded, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities.
• A proactive problem-solver with a genuinely hands-on approach.
• Exceptional work ethic, high standards and a real sense of ownership.

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