Job Description
HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
NEXT
Next Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd is the leading supplier of high quality knitted and woven wear to our parent company, NEXT PLC UK, one of Britain's leading high street fashion retailers. We've been in Sri Lanka since 1994, rapidly expanding over the years. We are constantly on the lookout for suitably skilled and talented people to whom we offer great career opportunities. Quite simply, we want the best people joining our team.
Job Summary
Are you a dedicated and dynamic professional with a passion for maintaining high quality standards? We're seeking a talented individual to take on the role of Head of Product Development. If you're well-versed in quality assurance, process management, and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to be a key player in upholding our commitment to excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, Apparel Production, or a related field.
- 10-15 years of hands-on experience in Product Development.
- Proven experience in process management and optimization.
- Good Understanding on Product compatibility.
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Good Understanding on Pattern Digitalisation.
- Attention to Detail and Quality Orientation.
- Technical Proficiency in Garment Construction.
- Proficiency in computer skills, coupled with strong English language capabilities.
- A self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and deliver results under minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies for allocating staff resources within the sample room section, ensuring optimal utilization of manpower.
- Oversee the availability of fabrics, threads, and trimmings required for sample garment production, ensuring timely procurement to support production schedules
- Develop daily sample production plans, setting clear targets for sample operators to meet production deadlines.
- Maintain accurate records of pattern sets, buyer, supplier, and manufacturer directories, facilitating efficient sample development and production processes.
- Monitor and manage the sample room team to ensure that all samples are made to customer specifications and meet quality standards. Evaluate and approve samples throughout the development, fitting, adjustment, and approval process.
- Conduct regular follow-up meetings to track weekly progress with sample merchandisers, customers, and relevant stakeholders. Ensure timely issuance of patterns to production in accordance with PDC and bulk cut dates.
Excellent career prospects with an attractive remuneration package await the right candidate. Please send in your Curriculum Vitae including the details of two non-related referees
Next Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd | P.O. Box 06, Ring Road 02, Phase 01, E.P.Z, Katunayake Email: [email protected]
