Production Manager (Epoche) at Genesis

Epoche is a lingerie brand launched to lead the industry into the future. With no unrealistic female bodies, and no compromise between sexuality and comfort. Designed to embrace female power and success, and make women love themselves just as much as we love them.

They are looking for a Manufacturing Manager (Production Manager) to prove that fashion can be ethical, sustainable, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and selecting high-quality raw materials.
• Identifying and managing manufacturers to meet production KPIs and timelines.
• Negotiating the best deals with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Overseeing quality control.
• Production process management.

Required experience & skills

Hard skills (must-have):

1) Supplier Sourcing & Vetting

• Experience identifying and evaluating lingerie/fashion manufacturers (especially in the EU/USA).
• Knows how to read tech packs, assess production capabilities, and request samples effectively.

2) Negotiation & Contracting

• Skilled in price negotiation, MOQs, lead times, and setting clear terms.
• Understands payment terms, import/export conditions, and penalty clauses.

3) Production Planning & Timeline Management

• Ability to create and manage production calendars, sample rounds, and delivery schedules.
• Knows how to prevent and respond to delays.

4) Quality Control & Compliance

• Experience with fit samples, fabric testing, size grading, and final inspections.
• Familiar with ethical manufacturing standards and basic compliance (especially for the U.S. market).

5) Basic Costing & Margin Awareness

• Calculate cost per unit, impact of delays or defects, and flag issues affecting your 60% margin target.

6) Advanced English

Soft skills & Qualities:

1) Ownership Mentality

• Treats your production like it’s their own business — proactive, reliable, solutions-first.

2) Strong Communication

• Clear, tactful, and efficient — able to bridge language/cultural gaps with overseas partners.

3) Calm Under Pressure

• Production will get messy sometimes — you want someone who stays cool and problem-solves.

4) Detail-Oriented but Decisive

• Double-checks every stitch and spec, but doesn't freeze in uncertainty.

5) Aligned with Brand Aesthetic & Values

• Has a refined eye and respects the vision.

Bonus / Desirable Experience:

• Experience launching new collections from scratch (vs. managing existing lines).
• Worked with high-end or premium brands (especially lingerie or swimwear).
• Existing network of trusted factories, fabric mills, or sourcing agents.

Company Benefits:

• Supportive and empowering environment for personal and career growth.
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work with regular strategic team gatherings in Europe.
• Unlimited paid day-offs when meeting KPIs.
• Education compensation, participation in industry events, and work travel.

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