The Product Development Centre will undertake product development, train local designers, prototyping, market development and sales promotion activities to develop designs in high-end clothing products for export. This requires the services of a Production Manager who will be fully and directly accountable for production runs, systems documentation, costing, inventory control, productivity enhancement, fair labour systems/practices and the management/maintenance of the production facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities include the following:

•   Define costing and pricing for all production inputs;
•   Define and install systems and controls for all the day to day functional areas of production with a view to enhancing productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
•   Supervise all work units/teams engaged in production processes and outsourcing with community based micro-producers;
•   Work with community micro-producers associated to define costing and pricing for production inputs;
•   Coordinate logistics for shipment of goods imported for production and also for export to buyers:
•   Identify and correct conditions which may adversely affect the processes of production and quality of products
•   Ensure that Fair Labor Codes of Conduct, national labor laws and occupational health and safety regulations are adhered to and appropriately transferred to guide any outsourced production by community-based artisans;
•   Effectively maintain, manage and account for inventories of equipment and other assets, including production materials.
•   Complete all required monthly reporting on production activities, outputs and outcomes, including performance tracking and technical updates on implementation issues.
•   Establish and work in accordance with Product Development Centre standard operating policies and procedures and Fair Labour Association guidelines.

SPECIFICS INCLUDE:

•   Manage raw material, delivery and production.
•   Build and facilitate Standard Procedures and Quality Control Manual.
•   Plan production capacity
•   Create and implement Critical Path for Production and Sampling
•   NegotiatIe fabric, sample/ bulk garment prices and payment terms to ensure cost control.
•   Liaise with the Sales/Accounts on raw materials leftovers after production for discount buys.
•   Partnering with Product Development Team each season to determine sourcing needs
•   Managing raw material booking based on calculated garment production and trims ordering.
•   Reviewing current supplier channels, and negotiating with various suppliers to ensure optimal service standards and budgets.
•   Implementing production strategy
•   Knowledge and contacts of global suppliers relevant
•   An understanding of the luxury contemporary market
•   Excellent knowledge of the process of product development, technical knowledge in pattern cutting and grading.
•   Manage Collection Development from early design and to pre-production.
•   Budget forecast for sampling and production
•   Managing fittings and all development stages
•   Managing technical packs and specs sheets

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant professional training, qualification and established work experience in clothing/textiles production, fashion business and management;
•   At least 7 years’ experience production management working with small scale clothing enterprises;
•   Knowledge of contract production management and experience in costing, budget development and financial reporting;
•   Collaborative management style working with fashion designers and other creatives;
•   Experience with social enterprise development and related socioeconomic programs promoting trade development; and
•   Computer skills and proficiency in excel, word, Microsoft project and access.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit applications to email address:

nimo@intracen.org

Closing Date: 14 June, 2014

•   Please send resume only.
•   Only qualified candidates will be contacted.