Head of Production - Mandarin speaking

  • Posted04 November 2025
  • Salarysuperannuation
  • LocationSydney
  • Job type Permanent
  • ReferenceBBBH10739_1762212071

Job description

The Company

Join one of Australia's fastest-growing multi-brand fashion groups, home to five dynamic labels with a strong retail and online presence. Known for its trend-driven design, accessible price point, and strong retail and online presence, it delivers a diverse range of styles that cater to different customer segments while maintaining a cohesive brand identity. The business operates with an agile, vertically integrated model - overseeing design, production, and distribution - and continues to expand rapidly across both the Australian and international markets.

The Role

Seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead and optimise end-to-end production operations across Australia and China.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-SKU fashion environments and can bridge cultural and operational gaps to deliver efficiency, cost control, and commercial success.

You'll be responsible for overseeing all production operations across five labels - ensuring clear communication, tighter timelines, and greater visibility across every stage of the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee production across multiple brands and product categories (approx. 240-300 SKUs/month).

  • Manage timelines, critical paths, and garment manufacturing processes from concept to delivery.

  • Lead and mentor both Australian and China-based production teams.

  • Negotiate costings and terms with offshore factories to maximise margins.

  • Identify inefficiencies or double-handling and implement streamlined systems.

  • Strengthen reporting and visibility across the production cycle.

What We're Looking For

  • Fluent in Mandarin (essential) - able to communicate confidently with factories and the China-based team.

  • A commercial, solutions-focused mindset with strong negotiation and leadership skills.

  • Proven success managing offshore production and multiple stakeholders.

  • Deep understanding of garment manufacturing, timelines, and cost management.

  • Experience working across multi-brand, high-volume fashion environments.

  • Strong leadership presence - capable of setting structure, driving accountability, and empowering teams.