Head Of Production Operations

Head Of Production Operations

At Li & Fung, we are driving the future of global supply chains by prioritizing innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. As the world of commerce evolves with new technologies, we are transforming how businesses operate and connect with consumers. Our goal is to build efficient, forward-thinking supply chains that unlock new possibilities and provide tangible value to every part of the process. Embracing a culture of entrepreneurship, we use cutting-edge digital tools to enhance teamwork, spark creativity, and push the boundaries of what's achievable. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our relationships with our team, clients, suppliers and the communities we serve. In line with our growth ambitions in Turkiye, we are seeking a dynamic and driven professional to join our team in Istanbul as a Head of Production Operations. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to the future of global supply chains, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Descriptions

• Plan, allocate and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Manage the team to ensure team effectiveness and efficiency
• Provide technical advice/support to factories and colleagues to solve production issues
• Provide technical advice on pattern making/sample fitting/sample construction, etc
• Manage the team to monitor production progress and solve production issues
• Responsible for product development from design hand off with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the operating calendar
• Attend and monitor fit of prototypes as needed for quality, execution and construction and provide information to factories in order to make necessary changes clear and organized
• Use of discretion and judgment when making decisions during the product management process from inception through completion
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with product development, designers, and factories' quality control in order to ensure product success
• Manage factories to ensure timely completion and meet all goals for the different categories
• Articulate deadlines to direct reports while constructively supporting timely feedback
• Develop processes and reports as required for department efficiency
• Ensure that the production is cost effective and the quality and finishing standards
• Make sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
• Monitor the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
• Lead regional production team to meet product delivery dates, execute merchandising strategy, and ensure an exceptional online customer experience
• Create shift work schedules and coordinate requested vacation time coverage to maintain production schedule and weekly schedule required to meet production requirements
• Review and analyze production and operational reports and trending to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems
• Conduct a daily process equipment operational inspection and conduct production supervisor meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Degree in Clothing, Textile Merchandising or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience with at least 5 years in managerial level
• Strong product and material knowledge, and familiar with merchandising and product development process
• Able to work under pressure, result oriented, excellent communication skills, self-motivated, responsive and detail minded
• Ability to build strong relationships with the team as a good team leader, communicate effectively with internal and external parties
• Strong problem solving skills. Able to manage multiple tasks environment
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Literate in Microsoft office programs
• Frequent travel is required

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.