Production Manager (FTC) - London

JOB TITLE Production Manager

ROLE TYPE Full Time (Fixed Term Contract July 2026 - July 2027)

DEPARTMENT Production

REPORTING TO Head of Production

LOCATION Fitzrovia, London

SALARY Competitive

COMPANY PROFILE

Orlebar Brown (Chanel group) launched in March 2007 as a more tailored approach to men’s beach and swim shorts. Based on the traditional pattern of a tailored pair of trousers for men, and with their distinctive side fasteners, they are not just a swim short; they are the original and best shorts you can swim in.

Today, our collections are built into broader lifestyles imagined around Beach, Resort, Coast and Sport. We have multiple product releases, including capsules, new categories and services, over the calendar year to maintain excitement, and interest for our customers.

Since 2007, we have built the brand to achieve our stated purpose which is - to encourage, excite and inspire everyone to ‘Holiday Better’. This is our purpose and why we get out of bed every morning.

The brand has rapidly gained global recognition and is sold through online, more than 30 O.B. stores, and the best retailers and hoteliers in the world. Our customer is truly international, so whether they are in St Barth’s for Christmas with family, Miami for a wild Spring break, a conference in Dubai with a few days off, tacking a boat off the coast of St Tropez, volunteering to replant mangrove plantations in Puerto Rico, walking along a cliff top in Cornwall, or diving off one into a beautiful blue ocean then O.B. should be there to help you do it better.

Our business is built on relationships with those customers, and we strive to maintain our relationship with them, wherever they might be, and provide world class service, when and where they want. It is also built on finding new customers to the brand by welcoming them to join the ever-growing O.B. community.

THE POSITION

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end production delivery, managing the critical path to ensure on-time launches and target margins. Working closely with global suppliers, you will plan capacity, manage WIP and forecasts, proactively mitigate risk, and ensure accuracy across costings, purchase orders and invoices. Using ERP systems and KPI reporting, you will drive supplier performance across delivery, quality, compliance and sustainability, while providing clear updates to internal stakeholders and supporting the development of the team.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end production from development to delivery.

• Track supplier capacity, WIP and forecasts to prevent delays. Working towards delivering collections 85% ON TIME for launch.

• Review and approve costings; protect margin accuracy.

• Identify production risks early and implement corrective actions where necessary.

• Invoice management against approved costs and PO's, tracking all departmental invoices and ensuring efficient processing for timely payments

• Manage day-to-day & build relationships with global suppliers, drive performance and accountability.

• Provide clear updates on production status, risks and actions.

• Trim account management – ensuring stock levels monitored & managed effectively.

• Implement and maintain a robust supplier performance management framework, including quarterly KPI reviews, live scorecards and production shipment dashboards, to proactively address risks and improve supplier delivery, quality and compliance performance.

• Use data to improve vendor performance, shipment performance, cost and sustainability outcomes.

• Maintain accurate, product and order data in ERP. (HTS codes, EU preferential origin)

• Develop and maintain production shipment KPI dashboards

• Support Senior Manager to build & maintain Material Sustainability reports across production.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Experience and competencies to carry out the responsibilities listed above. In particular the shared passion for the brand O.B aspires to be.

• Have a natural openness, honesty and enthusiasm about how you approach your work.

• Well-organised individual, with at least 5-6 years’ experience in Production

• Strong ability to communicate with a professional and positive attitude internally and with suppliers and manufacturers.

• Ability to manage and develop the Production Coordinator.

• Demonstrate strong Excel skills & numeric ability.

• Understanding of HTS codes & EU Preferential Origin.

• Experience working with Netsuite would be an advantage.
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Being part of a diverse working environment of people who we learn from every day

• The chance to train and develop your skills in a fast-working environment

• Competitive benefits package:

  • Physical wellbeing: Private medical insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and the ability to add family members, an online GP app with 24/7 appointments, available within 24 hours, and cycle scheme participation for tax-exempt bike and/or accessories purchase.

  • Financial wellbeing: Company pension scheme.

  • Lifestyle: Orlebar Brown and CHANEL product discounts and employee-only sales.

  • Employee Recognition: Service award incentives, 1-week office closure in August to practice what we preach (paid leave and separate from 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays).

It’s never just a job at Orlebar Brown. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our brand values – Tailored, Vibrant and Brave. Our team define who we are and how we get the job done.

At Orlebar Brown, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Orlebar Brown.

Direct applications only. Recruitment agencies – thanks for reading – but we’ve got this one covered!