Operations Manager - Sewing

Full Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Sewing Operations Manager to join a rapidly growing interior design company. The company makes hand-crafted, luxury soft furnishings including bedding, cushions and curtains.

As the Sewing Operations Manager , your responsibilities will include:

• The autonomy to run the site, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations
• Managing, training and developing a team of skilled people including seamstresses and administration
• Maximising operational efficiency and identifying opportunities to improve productivity
• Managing production schedules to meet strict deadlines
• Ensuring quality standards for luxury products
• Managing supplier relationships, optimising stock levels and ensuring best price procurement of materials
• Monitoring the P&L and continually reviewing costs
• Ensuring the workroom complies with health and safety regulations

To be a successful Sewing Operations Manager, the following skills and experiences are essential:

• A background as a seamstress, seamster, sewer or similar role within a sewing workroom
• Knowledge of individualised, made to measure or bespoke products
• Experience of operations management with an understanding of budgets
• Strong people management
• Experience of continuous improvement methods and the ability to increase productivity
• An eye for detail and an understanding of the quality levels required for luxury, premium products

In return, you will receive a salary of 40,000-45,000 per annum. The role is site based but the organisation supports flexible hours.

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