Production Manager

AWAY THAT DAY Production Manager – Maternity Cover

Reporting to: Managing Director

Company Profile

Away That Day was founded by Ingemae Kotze in 2019 in London with a purpose to create stylish, high quality & eco-friendly swim and summer wear for women around the globe.

Scope of the Role

Away That Day is looking for a Maternity Cover Production Manager for a one-year contract starting at the end of June to lead the Production Team with 3 collections a year. The company is poised for growth and this role is pivotal to develop and widen the product offering. This new role will include close collaboration with the Founder/Creative Director plus the Designers and Merchandising Manager.

The team is small but mighty, so this role requires a “doer” and a multitasker

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Critical Path setup and management
• Business gatekeeper: Collaborate closely with all departments throughout the design and production cycle.
• Factory and supplier sourcing, onboarding, capacity planning, auditing and annual reviews
• All supplier relations, communication and negotiations
• Cost price and margin in collaboration with Merchandising
• Oversight of all PO’s
• Sample delivery in line with the critical path
• Sourcing of fabrics and trims in conjunction with Design
• Production budgeting, costs and forecasting
• Supporting Finance in anticipating costs, supplier invoices and cash flow
• Gatekeeper for sustainability
• Coordination and management of the Production Team.
• Product testing and compliance

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 7 – 10 years’ experience in working in a busy product-based RTW production role including recent managing experience.
• Swimwear experience preferable.
• Experience of measuring, advising on fit, construction and quality issues
• Experience working with factories/ suppliers based in the UK, Europe and Far East
• A passion for production.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent knowledge of Google Sheets and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Zedonk and Adobe Package experience ideal.
• Proactive with problem solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills both externally and at all levels internally.
• Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve.
• Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience of startup/small company culture and dynamic

What We Offer

• A dynamic and creative work environment with a focus on innovation
• The chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an exciting, growing brand

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