Operations Manager at a Fashion-focused Organization - First Excelsia Professional Services

First Excelsia Professional Services - Our client, a fashion-focused organization, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Fashion

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate operational activities within a fashion design and garment production environment.
• The ideal candidate will optimize resources, manage processes, and ensure effective collaboration across departments to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize resources across operational and production functions.
• Oversee finance-related operations, budgeting, and reporting.
• Coordinate and synergize systems, departments, and production workflows.
• Oversee day-to-day operational processes to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of fashion products.
• Work closely with designers, production teams, and tailors to align operations with creative output.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Manage teams, supervise staff performance, and drive productivity.
• Support HR, payroll, and general administrative operational functions.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Business Administration, Fashion Design, Textile Technology, or a related field is required. PGD is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an operations or management role within the fashion, garment, textile, or apparel industry.
• Strong background or practical understanding of fashion design and garment production processes.
• Strong finance and commercial awareness.
• High level of process discipline and system orientation.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong strategic and operational thinking capability.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using “Operations Manager” as the subject of the email.