Senior Production & Technical Manager - Premium Womens Fashion Brand

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Production & Technical Manager for their premium womenswear brand in London. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead the entire production process, ensuring quality and efficiency from initial patterns to final delivery. You'll be at the forefront of fashion innovation, overseeing critical path management and team leadership while maintaining compliance with international standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in production and ethical sourcing, where your expertise will drive success and sustainability in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing end-to-end production processes.
• Strong understanding of fashion innovation and ethical sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of production from patterns to delivery.
• Lead production schedules and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Production Management

Technical Construction

Quality Control

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Fashion or Textile Production

Job description

Job Description

Senior Production & Technical Manager – Womenswear | London

Fella & Jones is proud to be partnering with a highly respected premium womenswear brand in the search of Production & Technical manager.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role at the intersection of fashion innovation, production excellence, and ethical sourcing. You’ll oversee the entire end-to-end production process — from initial patterns and grading through to factory liaison and final delivery — ensuring flawless execution at every stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee flawless construction: Ensure all product patterns, grading, and technical construction align with premium standards.
• Lead production processes: Create and manage production schedules, streamline workflows, and apply cost-effective strategies.
• Critical path management: Plan and coordinate order placement, allocation, and capacity planning — all aligned with retail timelines and vendor lead times.
• Team leadership: Define strategic production goals, identify efficiency gaps, and implement improvements to maximise operational success.
• On-time delivery: Implement robust quality-control measures and adjust schedules to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Supplier communication: Manage raw material call-offs to meet both quality and delivery standards.
• Compliance and transparency: Ensure all deliveries meet customs and legal requirements, including International Customs and CITES legislation.
• Seasonal fit approvals: Lead seasonal fit meetings, approve gold seal samples, and drive technical consistency across the range.
• Data and reporting: Lead supplier manual maintenance, produce seasonal pricing reports, and provide analytical insights in partnership with the Finance Director.

Apply now via LinkedIn or get in touch with the Fella & Jones team for a confidential discussion.