MacGregor Black
Production Manager
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Do you have hands-on experience using PLM systems within an apparel or manufacturing environment?
Do you have experience within PPE, technical workwear or performance clothing production?
Do you have a minimum of 3 years' experience in apparel production, sourcing or production management at a senior level?
MacGregor Black is partnering with a global manufacturer of technical protective workwear on the search for a Production Manager based in Doncaster, UK.
The business supplies arc and flame protective clothing to electrical professionals in over 80 countries, with a strong footprint across the UK, Europe and the USA. This role owns end-to-end production across multiple product categories and an international manufacturing base, reporting into the Director of Manufacturing and taking line management of a Production Coordinator. It's a senior, commercially-facing position combining supplier relationship management with hard KPI ownership OTIF, cost, margin and lead time.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end manufacturing across multiple product categories, international partners and raw material supply chains
- Own production KPIs including OTIF performance, lead-time reduction, cost price savings and margin improvement
- Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust production plans and capacity with the Supply Chain team
- Line manage the Production Coordinator and support strategic manufacturing projects and quarterly sprints
- Travel internationally to manufacturing partners to conduct performance reviews and strengthen relationships
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What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years in apparel production, sourcing or production management, operating at a senior level
- Proven track record managing international manufacturing partners and complex supply chains
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable success in supplier negotiation and cost reduction
- Proficient in PLM systems and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
- Background in PPE, technical workwear or performance clothing beneficial but not essential
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