Operations Manager - Sewing

An opportunity has arisen for a Sewing Operations Manager to join a rapidly growing interior design company. The company makes hand-crafted, luxury soft furnishings including bedding, cushions and curtains.
As the
Sewing Operations Manager
, your responsibilities will include:
The autonomy to run the site, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations
Managing, training and developing a team of skilled people including seamstresses and administration
Maximising operational efficiency and identifying opportunities to improve productivity
Managing production schedules to meet strict deadlines
Ensuring quality standards for luxury products
Managing supplier relationships, optimising stock levels and ensuring best price procurement of materials
Monitoring the P&L and continually reviewing costs
Ensuring the workroom complies with health and safety regulations
To be a successful Sewing Operations Manager, the following skills and experiences are essential:
A background as a seamstress, seamster, sewer or similar role within a sewing workroom
Knowledge of individualised, made to measure or bespoke products
Experience of operations management with an understanding of budgets
Strong people management
Experience of continuous improvement methods and the ability to increase productivity...