E.L.V. DENIM
Production and Operations Manager
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ABOUT E.L.V. DENIM
E.L.V. DENIM’s mission is to turn used, discarded garments into iconic wardrobe staples. Operating from a zero-waste ethos, every piece of fabric used in production is chosen to have minimal environmental impact. We work with local launderettes and in-house facilities to restore materials and make the most of their potential, and we manufacture with local ateliers in East London to minimise waste, water use and carbon footprint. Considered choices in design and production are central to everything we do, because we believe that’s what it takes to create a truly sustainable product.
THE ROLE
E.L.V. DENIM runs a fast-paced studio covering design development, production, sourcing and special projects, working exclusively with upcycled materials. The Production and Operations Manager will report directly to the Founder / Creative Director and work closely with the studio team and interns across multiple deadlines and projects. This is a full-time, permanent role based at our studio in Stoke Newington, N16.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Sampling and Production Management
- Create and manage the critical path for sampling, bulk production and DTC orders.
- Liaise with factories and suppliers to place purchase orders, negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery.
- Manage the studio team and freelancers to deliver timely in-house production.
- Oversee and support the team in preparing factory send-outs, accurate technical documents, quality control and packing of finished goods.
- Maintain all product costings in Zedonk.
- Resolve production issues as they arise and communicate any associated delays and contingency plans to relevant stakeholders.
- Continuously assess the capacity and capabilities of our supplier network, planning for future growth and improved quality.
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Wholesale
- Create seasonal products in Zedonk with accurate costings and multi-currency pricing; issue linesheets for seasonal sales.
- Manage inbound and outbound shipping of the sample collection to showrooms.
- Input wholesale orders into Zedonk and manage client communications from order confirmation through to delivery.
- Manage all outbound shipments to wholesale clients and/or sales agents.
- Request and monitor sell-through information.
Budget Management
- Prepare monthly raw material and stock value reports, manage all inventory movements in Zedonk.
- Manage and track the production, sampling and freelancer budget alongside the finance manager.
- Provide a production payables and receivables timeline to the finance manager, adjusting as needed to support optimal cashflow.
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Studio Operations
- Prepare the weekly all-hands meeting agenda, ensuring department deadlines are met and team resources are allocated efficiently.
- Work collaboratively with all team members to improve workflow tools and systems.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- 5+ years experience working in Fashion
- 3+ years’ experience in garment production management.
- In-depth knowledge of Zedonk and Excel.
- Knowledge of international export/import regulations for apparel.
- Strong planning and budgeting ability.
- A clear, confident communicator able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to work proactively and independently across multiple projects under tight timeframes.
- A team player willing to lend a hand across different areas of the business as needed.
- A genuine drive to find better, more efficient ways of working.
Desirable
- Experience in upcycled or sustainable garment production.
- Working knowledge of Shopify, Illustrator and Photoshop.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to hello@elvdenim.com.
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