Senior Production Manager, Global PPE & Workwear

MacGregor Black; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black is partnering with a global manufacturer of technical protective workwear on the search for a Production Manager based in Doncaster, UK. The role owns end-to-end production across multiple product categories and an international manufacturing base, reporting into the Director of Manufacturing and taking line management of a Production Coordinator.

You will travel internationally to manufacturing partners, manage KPIs such as OTIF and lead time, and drive cost savings and margins

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in apparel production, sourcing or production management, operating at a senior level.
• Proven track record managing international manufacturing partners and complex supply chains
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable success in supplier negotiation and cost reduction
• Proficient in PLM systems and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
• Background in PPE, technical workwear or performance clothing beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end manufacturing across multiple product categories, international partners and raw material supply chains
• Own production KPIs including OTIF performance, lead-time reduction, cost price savings and margin improvement
• Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust production plans and capacity with the Supply Chain team
• Line manage the Production Coordinator and support strategic manufacturing projects and quarterly sprints
• Travel internationally to manufacturing partners to conduct performance reviews and strengthen relationships

Skills

PLM systems

Excel skills

Supplier negotiation

Cost reduction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacGregor Black is partnering with a global manufacturer of technical protective workwear on the search for a Production Manager based in Doncaster, UK. The role owns end-to-end production across multiple product categories and an international manufacturing base, reporting into the Director of Manufacturing and taking line management of a Production Coordinator.

You will travel internationally to manufacturing partners, manage KPIs such as OTIF and lead time, and drive cost savings and margins