Fashion Production Manager

Role Summary

The Fashion Production Manager is responsible for overseeing product development, sampling, production, workshop operations, inventory, and quality control at Amore.

Working closely with the Operation Manager, Creative Director, Fashion Assistant, Master Cutter, and workshop team, this role ensures every design is successfully developed into a commercially viable, high-quality product.

This position requires someone with both a strong fashion design background and hands-on production management experience. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing creativity with operational excellence and is capable of leading a workshop while supporting the growth of the brand.

About the Role

Amore is a growing fashion brand with a small and agile team. As with many growing businesses, team members take ownership of multiple areas of the business and work closely together across departments.

Although the responsibilities of this role are broad, they do not all occur simultaneously or on a daily basis. The role is designed for someone who enjoys variety and is comfortable adapting to the evolving needs of a growing company.

Fashion design experience is essential for this role, as the successful candidate will play an active role in product development and collection planning. However, the day-to-day focus will be primarily on production management and workshop operations, ensuring designs are successfully translated into finished products that meet Amore's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fashion Design & Product Development

• Collaborate with the Creative Director and Fashion Assistant (Assistant Fashion Designer) on collection planning and product development.
• Coordinate with the Fashion Assistant throughout the design process.
• Develop commercially viable abaya designs aligned with Amore's aesthetic.
• Research trends, fabrics, trims, embellishments, and construction techniques.
• Review and refine designs before sampling.
• Ensure designs are practical for production while maintaining design integrity.
• Prepare clear production specifications for the workshop.

2. Sampling & Product Development

• Manage the entire sampling process from concept to approval.
• Coordinate closely with the Master Cutter during sample development.
• Review sample fit, construction, silhouette, proportions, and finishing.
• Ensure all design revisions are completed before production approval.
• Maintain sample records and technical notes.
• Ensure approved samples become production-ready.

3. Production Planning & Management

• Plan daily and weekly production schedules.
• Coordinate production priorities with the Master Cutter.
• Allocate production based on deadlines and workload.
• Monitor production progress and resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure production follows approved specifications.
• Forecast production requirements and ensure all necessary fabrics, trims, accessories, and production materials are ordered in advance to prevent delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered on time and meet the required quality standards.
• Continuously improve production efficiency and workflow.

4. Workshop Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the workshop.
• Supervise the tailoring team and support the Master Cutter.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, productivity, and discipline.
• Address performance and behavioural issues professionally.
• Ensure workshop procedures and company standards are followed.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment.
• Act as the main point of contact for all workshop operations.

5. Recruitment & Team Development

• Recruit tailors and workshop staff.
• Conduct practical sewing and technical skill assessments.
• Evaluate candidates and recommend hiring decisions.
• Train and onboard new workshop staff.
• Monitor staff performance and provide coaching where needed.
• Support continuous improvement of workshop skills and productivity.

6. Quality Management

• Establish and maintain quality standards across production.
• Conduct quality inspections during sampling and production.
• Verify garment measurements, construction, stitching, finishing, and presentation.
• Identify recurring quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with the workshop team to reduce defects and improve consistency.

7. Inventory & Material Management

• Manage fabric inventory and stock accuracy.
• Monitor fabric consumption and stock movement.
• Conduct regular inventory counts.
• Investigate stock discrepancies.
• Monitor trims, labels, packaging, and production materials.
• Plan material requirements for upcoming production.
• Support purchasing decisions with accurate inventory information.

8. Costing & Operational Administration

• Prepare production costing for new products.
• Monitor fabric usage and production costs.
• Track supplier invoices and workshop expenses.
• Maintain production-related records.
• Support payroll preparation through attendance and production records.
• Coordinate operational documentation with the external accountant.

9. Sales Product Knowledge

Working together with the Fashion Assistant:

• Train showroom staff on new collections.
• Explain fabrics, construction, fit, styling, and garment features.
• Develop product knowledge materials.
• Ensure the sales team understands the key selling points of each collection.

10. Cross-Department Coordination

• Work closely with the Creative Director on product development.
• Coordinate with the Fashion Assistant throughout the design and launch process.
• Liaise with suppliers on production-related matters.
• Coordinate between the workshop and showroom to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide regular updates on production, inventory, sampling, and workshop performance.