Head of Production

ppSanne is a luxury fashion brand built on precision tailoring, bold design, and a fundamentally different way of producing clothes. /ppWe do not hold inventory. /ppEvery piece is made to order in our atelier, delivered globally within 5–8 working days. /ppWith a cult following of high-net-worth clients and rapid growth across the GCC, we are now building the next phase of the business: a fully scalable, global made‑on‑demand production system, paired with a new retail experience. /ppThis role is not about maintaining a system. /ppIt is about building one that doesn’t yet exist. /ph3The Role /h3pWe are looking for a highly entrepreneurial operator to take full ownership of production, supply chain, and atelier operations. /ppYou will design, build, and scale a made‑to‑order model capable of handling hundreds of custom garments per month, without compromising speed, quality, or craftsmanship. /ppYou will work directly with the founder and leadership team to turn production into a competitive advantage, not a bottleneck. /ph3What You’ll Be Responsible For: /h3h31. Building the Made‑To‑Order Engine /h3ulliOwn the full production lifecycle from order to delivery /liliDesign and implement systems to consistently deliver within b5–8 working days /b /liliBuild scalable workflows for high‑volume made‑to‑order production /liliIntroduce structure where needed, but remain agile and solutions‑driven /li /ulh32. Factory Supply Chain Strategy /h3ulliIdentify, test, and onboard manufacturing partners capable of MTO production /liliNegotiate commercial terms and build long‑term partnerships /liliStress test factories for scale, speed, and quality /liliBuild and lead the in‑house atelier (pattern cutters, tailors, freelancers) /liliDefine hiring standards and test processes for technical roles /liliImplement best‑in‑class construction, fitting, and finishing standards /liliEnsure seamless collaboration between design and production /li /ulh34. Systems Infrastructure /h3ulliOwn implementation of production systems (ERP / manufacturing portal) /liliBuild production trackers, dashboards, and real‑time visibility /liliDocument processes clearly (factory handbook, SOPs, workflows) /liliContinuously improve efficiency, cost, and lead time /li /ulh35. Quality, Cost Performance /h3ulliMaintain exceptional quality across all garments /liliControl production costs without compromising product integrity /liliTrack KPIs across delivery times, defect rates, and margins /li /ulh3What Success Looks Like /h3ulliA fully operational MTO system delivering within 5–8 working days /liliAbility to scale to b700+ made‑to‑order pieces per month /b /liliA high‑performing atelier team in Dubai /liliReliable factory network with built‑in redundancy /liliProduction becomes a bkey driver of growth /b, not a constraint /li /ulh3Who This Role Is For /h3pYou are not a traditional production manager. /ppYou are: /pulliHighly entrepreneurial and comfortable building from zero /liliCalm under pressure, with strong problem‑solving instincts /liliDetail‑obsessed but commercially sharp /liliA strong leader who can build and motivate teams /liliLow ego, highly collaborative, and solutions‑focused /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliStrong experience in luxury or high‑end fashion production /liliProven track record managing complex supply chains /liliExperience with made‑to‑order, small‑batch, or agile production models /liliExperience building or scaling teams /liliStrong negotiation and factory sourcing experience /liliExperience with ERP systems (e.g. Zedonk, Odoo, etc.) /liliWillingness to relocate /li /ulh3What Makes This Role Different /h3ulliYou are building a new production model, not maintaining an existing one /liliDirect access to founder and decision‑making /liliOpportunity to shape a globally scalable system /li /ulh3Compensation /h3ulliCompetitive salary + performance‑based upside /liliRelocation support /liliOpportunity to grow into a senior leadership role as the company scales /li /ulh3Apply /h3ulliSend your CV + a short note on bhow you would build a scalable made‑to‑order production system /b to /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr