Production manager

Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Management:

• Create and manage production calendars for collections, ready-to-wear, and custom orders.
• Break down designs from the Creative Director into workable patterns and production tasks.
• Assign jobs to tailors, cutters, pattern makers, and the embellishment team.
• Track daily output and ensure deadlines are met.

Sourcing & Inventory:

• Source quality fabrics, trims, linings, zippers, buttons at best prices.
• Build and maintain relationship with fabric vendors in Yaba, Balogun, Aswani, etc.
• Keep stock of materials and raise alerts before stock-out.
• Check all incoming fabrics for faults, shrinkage, and color bleeding.

Quality Control:

• Check patterns, cutting accuracy, stitching, measurements, and finishing before delivery.
• Set quality standards for stitching, ironing, and packaging.
• Reduce returns and rework due to poor quality.

Team & Factory Management:

• Supervise tailors, cutters, and finishing team.
• Train staff on new styles and efficient sewing techniques.
• Manage external vendors and third-party production units if needed.
• Ensure machines are serviced and in good working condition.

Costing & Budgeting:

• Prepare costing for each style (fabric + trim + labor + overhead).
• Control waste and manage fabric consumption rate.
• Work with management to keep production within budget.

Reporting:

• Give daily/weekly production reports.
• Report on delays, challenges, fabric shortages, and quality issues.

Requirements:

• 2 years' experience as a Production Manager in a fashion house or tailoring factory.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patterns, fabrics, and sewing machines.
• Good knowledge of fabric markets and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent leadership, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during collection launches and festive seasons.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, WhatsApp Business, inventory tracking).