Womenswear Production Lead: End-to-End, Global Sourcing

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

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.