We are recruiting an experienced Head of Production to lead our Menswear and Womenswear production function, based in New York, USA.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own the end-to-end production strategy across all product lines, building and leading a high-performing team and a world-class supplier base. The ideal candidate will be fashion-obsessed, with strong commercial awareness, proven leadership experience and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Responsibilities / Ownership Areas

1. Strategy & Leadership

• Set and deliver the overall production and sourcing strategy in partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team, aligned to the brand's growth plans.
• Build, lead and develop the production team (Production Managers, Coordinators and Assistants), setting clear objectives, managing performance and nurturing talent.
• Act as the senior production voice across the business, working closely with Design, Buying, Merchandising, Technical and Logistics.
• Lead continuous improvement across the function: cost reduction, efficiency, supplier performance, sustainability and waste reduction.

2. Supply Chain & Supplier Management

• Develop and manage a global supplier and factory base, sourcing new partners and strengthening existing relationships to ensure quality, capacity and competitive pricing.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including costings, terms and capacity planning.
• Ensure all factories meet quality, timeline, cost and compliance expectations, conducting factory visits as required.
• Own ethical, social and environmental standards across the supply chain, including labor laws, factory certifications and sustainable materials.

3. Planning & Delivery

• Own the production calendar and critical path for all product lines, covering sampling, approvals, bulk production, finishing and delivery.
• Ensure production milestones and deadlines are met, escalating and resolving delays or issues promptly.
• Forecast and manage risks such as delays, material shortages, compliance or quality issues, putting robust mitigation plans in place.
• Work with Merchandising and Planning to manage inventory levels and avoid shortages or excess stock.

4. Financial Management

• Own the production budget, approving costings and ensuring margin targets are achieved.
• Monitor cost variances and drive initiatives to protect and improve margin.

5. Quality & Product Standards

• Set and maintain quality control standards throughout the production process, ensuring products meet all quality and safety requirements.
• Ensure tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, fit comments and QC reports are correctly implemented and followed by factories.
• Oversee sample, fit and pre-production approvals, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Reporting

• Report to the CEO and leadership team on key metrics, including production status, vendor performance, cost variances, delivery timelines and quality.

Requirements

• At least 8 years' experience in fashion production, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role (Head of / Senior Production Manager or equivalent).
• Proven experience building, leading and developing production teams.
• Extensive experience managing overseas factories and a multi-category supplier base.
• Strong track record in costing, negotiation and delivering margin targets.
• Exceptional understanding of fashion, with a demonstrated ability to help grow a business profitably.
• Strong commercial awareness and an analytical mindset, using data to drive decisions.
• Decisive problem solver, comfortable making key decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills and outstanding stakeholder and relationship management.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deliverables with hard deadlines.
• Knowledge of ethical sourcing, compliance standards and sustainable production practices.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Salary: Competitive

Benefits

• Contributed HealthCare Package
• Vision Care
• Dental Care
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Annual Leave & Paid Annual Leave Accrual Scheme