Production manager - mat cover

Posted 05 February 2026
Salary £55000 - £65000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Production and TechnicalProduction
Reference5676_1770311198
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Production Manager to join a visionary-led global fashion brand. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire in a fast-paced, innovative environment committed to excellence and sustainability. If you thrive on making a tangible impact and have a proven track record in fashion production management, this role offers you the platform to elevate your career while contributing to a brand renowned for shaping industry trends worldwide.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing a team of four production professionals to ensure seamless operations across all product categories.

  • Overseeing the end-to-end production process from initial fit sessions through to final delivery, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and quality standards.

  • Acting as the key point of contact for factories based in China and Turkey, managing partnerships, negotiations, and capacity planning.

  • Collaborating with design, technical teams, and garment technology to ensure smooth execution and innovation.

  • Managing production schedules, placing purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers to meet critical deadlines.

  • Ensuring all quality control testing is completed sufficiently across factories.

  • Collaborating with merchandising and wholesale teams to deliver products on time and within margin expectations.

  • Keeping abreast of industry trends, sustainable practices, and technological advancements to incorporate into sourcing strategies.

  • Attending weekly fit sessions to elevate garment quality and ensuring deadlines are met.

  • Negotiating factory costs, reviewing collection margins, and monitoring project KPIs.

Person specifications:

  • Proven experience in fashion production management with at least three years in finished goods or fully factored production processes.

  • Strong people management skills and a track record of successful stakeholder relationship building.

  • Excellent organisational skills, attentive to detail, and targeted in approach.

  • Experience working with stock management systems and platforms like Shopify is desirable.

  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, capable of managing multiple stakeholders effectively.

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through to completion

  • Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-moving environment and adapt to changing demands