Menswear Production Manager

Location: Via Milano

Role Overview :
Responsible for overseeing the full production cycle of the menswear category—from pre‑production through bulk manufacturing—ensuring that product quality, timing, and cost objectives are consistently achieved.
This role acts as a strategic interface between Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, and external suppliers, guaranteeing that the brand’s creative vision is translated into industrial excellence and commercially viable collections.

Key Responsibilities
Production Management & Planning

Manage the end‑to‑end production process for all menswear categories.
Define and monitor the production calendar to ensure on‑time deliveries according to corporate timelines.
Collaborate with Planning and Logistics teams to align capacity, lead times, and shipping schedules.

Supplier Management

Supervise international and local suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and sustainability standards.
Negotiate costs, production minimums, and delivery terms to optimise margins.
Conduct regular factory visits and quality audits to maintain production consistency.

Product Industrialization & Quality

Partner closely with the Product Development team and Industrialisation Specialist to ensure smooth handover from prototypes/sample to production.
Supervise fitting and approval processes, ensuring technical specifications are accurately translated into final garments.
Troubleshoot production issues and propose proactive technical or process improvements.

Budget & Cost Control

Monitor production budgets and cost structures, ensuring alignment with financial targets and margin expectations.
Provide regular cost analysis and supplier performance reports.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work collaboratively with Merchandising, Design, and Development to ensure alignment on product strategy, lead times, and seasonal priorities.
Support Sustainability and CSR initiatives related to the supply chain.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Production, Textile Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in menswear production management within a premium or luxury brand.
Strong technical understanding of tailoring and ready‑to‑wear garment construction.
Proven experience managing multiple suppliers (Italy and abroad).
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and organisational skills.
Fluency in English and Italian (additional languages a plus).
Proficiency in PLM systems (Centric preferred); knowledge of ERP tools preferred.

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and communication skills.
Attention to detail and a hands‑on approach.
Problem‑solving mindset under tight deadlines.
Cross‑functional coordination and flexibility.
Strategic and cost‑conscious thinking.

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