PRODUCTION & SOURCING MANAGER | FAST-GROWING FASHION BRAND! BRISBANE | $120K + SUPER
Our client is a fast-growing, fashion-forward brand delivering trend-led womenswear to a global audience. Known for speed, quality, and strong brand elevation, our client partners closely with offshore suppliers to bring product to market quickly, responsibly, and at scale. With a focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational excellence, the business is building best-in-class production and sourcing capability to support its next phase of growth.
The Production & Sourcing Manager is a senior, hands-on role responsible for delivering product on time, on margin, and to specification across all suppliers. Owning the end-to-end production critical path, this role manages factory relationships, executes sourcing and fabric strategies, and ensures consistent quality and fit across categories. Working cross-functionally with Buying, Design, Planning, and Logistics, the role plays a critical part in ensuring all styles are market-ready while reducing returns, improving technical accuracy, and driving supplier accountability. The position also leads and develops the Production & Sustainability Lead and Garment Technologist, building scalable systems and a high-performing technical function.
Interested? Email your CV to MAISY@whointhezoo.com.au or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year.
*Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.
Hiring Consultant: Maisy Staden
Job Code: 1393699
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Own the full production lifecycle and critical path, ensuring all samples, approvals, QA, testing, and bulk deliveries align with launch timelines
- Lead supplier performance and sourcing execution, including factory communication, costings, margin support, fabric platforming, and continuous improvement
- Drive quality standards, fit consistency, and return-rate reduction through data-led insights, root cause analysis, and technical partnership
- Lead and develop the production and technical team, building strong processes, documentation, and scalable systems to support business growth
REQUIREMENTS +
- 5–8 years’ experience in apparel production management, ideally within fast-paced, multi-category womenswear or DTC environments
- Strong experience working with offshore factories (China and Vietnam essential; India or Mexico a bonus), with confidence managing timelines and negotiations
- Excellent technical understanding of garment construction, tech packs, fit, and quality standards, paired with a commercial mindset
- Highly organised, resilient, and solutions-focused leader who thrives under pressure, takes ownership, and partners effectively across teams