We're partnering with a leading lifestyle business to appoint a dynamic Head of Production. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll work closely with design, planning, and buying teams to bring brand vision to life — all while driving commercial outcomes, supply efficiency, and sustainability performance across a complex global supply chain.
The business is on an exciting growth journey, with scalability and operational excellence at the heart of its next chapter. They're seeking a hands-on leader who can drive structure, elevate process, and guide a high-performing team through change and growth.
What you'll be responsible for:
* Leading the end-to-end product development and production strategy — from seasonal planning through to ex-factory delivery
* Owning critical path management and vendor performance across local and offshore manufacturing partners
* Collaborating with Design and Merchandising to ensure product is aligned with brand vision, fit, pricing architecture, and margin goals
* Driving fabric and supplier innovation, margin improvement and operational excellence
* Managing a high-performing team across sourcing, development, and production
* Contributing to the company's sustainability roadmap through ethical sourcing, materials innovation, and compliance initiatives
* Building strong, strategic relationships with suppliers and internal teams to support agile, customer-first delivery
What we're looking for:
* Senior leadership experience in product development, sourcing or production within a premium or design-led apparel business
* A proven track record of delivering high-quality product, on time and to margin, across multiple categories and geographies
* Deep understanding of supply chain planning, garment construction, vendor negotiation and critical path optimisation
* Strong commercial acumen and an ability to work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders
* A hands-on, solutions-focused leader who empowers teams and leads by example
This role offers the opportunity to shape product and sourcing strategy in one of Australia's most admired lifestyle businesses — with a team and culture built on collaboration, integrity, and impact.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.