Production Manager

Location: London, E1Reporting to: Production Director

Department: ProductionThe RoleERDEM is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead and take ownership of end-toendsupply chain operations, ensuring product is delivered on time, and to a consistently highstandard.The role will oversee the full production lifecycle, from range plan through to final delivery,building strong supplier relationships.

Working closely with Development, Design, Technical,Logistics and Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring alignment across teams and deliveringagainst business strategic priorities.This role requires a proactive and problem-solving approach and keen eye for luxury details. Thecandidate will need to have strong analytical skills for reporting to stakeholdersKey ResponsibilitiesSupplier ManagementYou will lead supplier performance and relationships, ensuring a stable, cost-effective, and future-proof supply baseWork with the development team in conducting seasonal supplier reviews, flagging risks such as tariffs, capacity constraints, or capability gaps.Maintain supplier scorecards and perform risk analysisRun supplier meetings covering planning, risk management, and status updatesBuild strong, collaborative relationships through regular onsite engagementAdapt supply chain strategy in response to key style or collection changesDeliveryAccountability for production progress, ensuring on-time delivery and strong cross-functionalalignmentOwn critical path plans and track supplier performance against on-time delivery targetsEnsuring material booking and key deadline approvals correlates with the critical pathReview production capacity, lead times, minimums and potential risks, escalating issues and proposing solutions where required.Lead weekly QC and production tracker meetings, driving actions and follow-upsCreate and maintain accurate production dockets and trackers, including ex-factory dates and delivery statusAttend fittings and manage the sealing process to ensure readiness for productionWork closely with logistics in shipment plans across suppliersCollaborate with Merchandising and Sales on delivery phasing and any delivery impactsCosting & FinanceDrive cost efficiency and financial accuracy across the production lifecycleOwn production costing ensuring from SMS handover correct costs are negotiated and confirmed for accurate financial margin rollsTrack supplier payments, chase invoices.Understanding held inventory for future usage and optimise consumption to minimise stock riskExperience & SkillsThe candidate must be able to have a commercially minded outlook but key eye for luxuryproducts. Proactive production professional, confident taking ownership of supply chainoperations and driving results in a fast-paced environment, with:Previous experience in production management within the fashion, apparel, accessories or luxury goods industry.Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, fit, testing, labelling and production processes.Confident using systems such as NetSuite, Zedonk and production tracking toolsStrong Excel skills, with the ability to manage and interpret data to support decision makingExperienced in managing supplier relationships, including performance tracking and risk assessmentKnowledge of ESG frameworks and sustainability initiatives (preferred)Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesStrong communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally with Development, Design, Technical, and FinanceExperience leading, mentoring, or developing more junior team membersProactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to take ownership and drive improvements