Production Manager
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A results-driven professional with over 5 years of experience in fashion production, supply chain management, and product development. Proven ability to lead end-to-end production processes, manage critical paths, and oversee logistics while maintaining high standards of quality, sustainability, and profitability. Adept at collaborating with international suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of collections and restocks. A proactive team player with excellent organizational and analytical skills, committed to driving efficiency and innovation in a dynamic environment.
PRODUCTION MANAGER| NATASHA ZINKO FASHION BRAND, London o Strong organisation and time management skills demonstrated through management of the critical path and creating design deadlines for collaboration ranges, leading weekly internal update meetings, ensuring design deadlines, samples and orders meet wholesale and product launches through diligent tracking and communication with suppliers.
o Leading the development of garments throughout the fit stages, through fabric sourcing and development, creating garment specification sheets, leading fit sessions and signing off samples between proto to PPS, managing wearer trials, sending fit comments to suppliers and approving shipment samples to ensure excellent quality garments and consistency between seasons.
o Proactively identifying and solving problems during production through effective communication and building great relationships with suppliers during regular factory visits in Italy, Turkey, Poland, China and the UK, whilst using strong organisation skills and initiative to avoid delays and maintain product quality.
o Capitalising on each supplier’s capabilities to lead factory allocations to ensure best cost prices, excellent quality garments and efficient production planning to achieve required deliveries.
o Successfully negotiating cost prices, aligning design objectives and production feasibility to meet and surpass product target margins and raising POs to suppliers.
o Specialization in the production of most types of fabrics and leather, in-depth knowledge of fabric selection, trim sourcing, garment construction methods, as well as embroidery and printing processes.
o Highly skilled in multitasking and collaborating effectively within a team environment through successfully developing multiple seasons and collaboration ranges simultaneously, adapting to changing range plans and meeting tight deadlines.
o Proven leadership skills in managing production interns and by efficiently delegating tasks to production and design assistants, ensuring smooth workflow and team productivity.
o Technical Proficiency: Utilized Zedonk, Shopify, Farfetch, and Excel to manage databases, generate monthly reports,
and streamline production data management for enhanced operational insights and strategic planning.
