Production Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Jivaro

Jivaro

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Generous staff discounts

Growth & Development structure
Bright, modern offices with great people culture

The Production Manager will ensure that production and quality is maintained according to the companies standards through all stages of development and production.

Responsibilities:

Manage the production process and create critical path timelines for each season.
Liaising with offshore factories regarding all stages of development and production (including sending initial designs and tech packs, Salesman sample stage through to bulk production).
Supporting the design team throughout the process to ensure on time and highquality delivery of garments.
Work closely with the design team to select appropriate fabrications for new styles, in line with costs based on brief and preferred materials guidelines & targets.
Assisting in sourcing of new suppliers where required.
Run WIP meetings and Critical path meetings with the Design/Production team; communicating the production status, highlighting any issues or potential delivery problems and finding solutions.
Collating buy sheets after key selling periods, and placing bulk order qty's with suppliers.
Negotiate pricing with suppliers ensuring business target margins are achieved whilst elevating and maintaining quality standards.
Closely oversee bulk production orders.
Work with freight forwarders and warehouses on delivery schedules, consolidating freight, and coordinating bulk shipments.
Followup on delivery dates and communicate any issues with the team.
Assisting with all aspects of QC management.
Implementing and managing quality control standards, proactively handle and resolve quality issues.
Reviewing production invoices and liaising on bulk payments, deposits etc.
Work with marketing on communicating ethical sourcing and sustainability.
Maintain strong communication across the organisation across all levels.
Develop, lead and scope international expansion plans which may include international travel.

Skills and experience:

A strong ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
A strong ability to meet critical path deadlines & display excellent communication skills
High attention to detail skills
Impeccable organisational and time management skills
Product knowledge, offshore garment construction knowledge and supply chain management
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strong data analysis, reporting, planning and prioritisation skills.
Proven price negotiation and cost savings experience
Good knowledge of both woven and knitted fabrics
Proactive in identifying new opportunities and areas for improvement
Advanced in MS Excel, forecasting, problemsolving and robust analytical skills
Experience using an ERP system advantageous
Skills using Adobe Illustrator advantageous

If you are interested in taking the next step in your design career, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jasmine Muscat.