Production Lead at Owens and Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a business consulting and advisory company. We offer strategic services in the areas of business advisory, business development and planning to small businesses that would otherwise not have access to the technical competencies available to bigger companies. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs, and the initial capital challenges faced by small a business, which is why we have developed solutions that ensure that small business owners still have access to the technical skill but at a fraction of the cost. We aim to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get better business results with less cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Lead

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• In this role, you are to ensure that production processes run efficiently by planning, coordinating, controlling, and leading the production team.
• The individual will be responsible for cutting (with the pattern maker) & performing quality control across all production phases.
• You will be required to work closely with the designer and supervise pattern makers, tailors, and finishers to achieve desired results and exceed clients' expectations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for improving production timelines.
• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the production team.
• Supervise production team and processes involving pattern making, quality control, cutting, sewing, and finishing.
• Advise management on specialized machinery.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies for seamless operations.
• Review production requirements and specifications to identify and avoid or resolve production issues.
• Plan production meetings, production activities, team schedules, and machine maintenance schedules.
• Manage and monitor team members to achieve daily production targets.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training where necessary.
• Create, cut, and grade patterns where necessary.
• Ensure fabric and production materials are of good quality.
• Oversee production process and curtail waste.
• Ensure that machinists, tailors, finishers, and pattern makers comply with workplace safety standards.
• Set quality standards and ensure compliance
• Ensure garments are finished to meet client company specifications.
• Stay abreast of the latest fashion trends & construction techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in the fashion industry.
• Certification in pattern making.
• Professional certification in fashion is a plus.

Requirements:

• Have a positive attitude to work and be able to motivate a team.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Effective communication.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

Salary
N180,000 - N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2022.