Product and Production Manager

An exciting opportunity for Product and Production co-ordinator to join a dynamic growing fashion apparel family business, would suit someone looking to take the next step in your career This is a broad, hands-on role focused first and foremost on production management, quality coordination, supplier follow-up and sample control. This role will suit someone who can take real responsibility but is also happy to get stuck in when needed, whether that means chasing factories, measuring samples, updating trackers, sending parcels, preparing samples for clients or solving day-to-day issues. Hybrid and flexible working hours The role Own and manage critical paths across live bulk orders • Follow up with factories and suppliers to keep orders moving on time • Track key milestones including fabric, trims, lab dips, samples, approvals, production start, inspections and shipment • Maintain clear production trackers, action lists and order status updates • Chase outstanding approvals, documents, trims, samples and production updates • Identify risks around timing, quality, approvals, cost or supplier performance • Coordinate handover from sampling into bulk production • Support supplier accountability across delivery, communication, quality and reliability • Help ensure bulk orders are properly followed through from approval to shipment QC & Sample Control • Coordinate incoming and outgoing samples across developments and bulk orders • Review samples against agreed comments, previous versions and client requirements • Measure samples and check construction, trims, labelling, workmanship and general quality where required • Identify obvious product, construction, quality or production issues early • Prepare clear sample comments and follow-up actions for factories • Track sample comments, resubmissions, approvals and outstanding actions • Support quality expectations from development through to delivery • Liaise with factories on corrections, improvements and production readiness Requirements Ideally 2-3 experience in apparel production management, sourcing, supplier management, QC coordination, product development or a closely related role • Strong experience working directly with overseas factories and suppliers • Experience managing bulk production timelines, approvals and critical paths • Good understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, labelling, packaging and production processes • Experience reviewing samples and identifying product, construction, quality or production issues • Comfortable managing multiple styles, suppliers, samples and deadlines at once *By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us* Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily