Production Manager

INA KESS is a Swiss-based luxury fashion brand for women. Through our contemporary design approach, we offer a solution for daily wearing, breaking through the boundaries of purpose, need, or fit expectations. Our creations are a symbiosis of hyper-functional fabrics and strong and feminine designs, developed in our studio in Switzerland and produced in Portugal.

Our products are sold online via INAKESS.COM and through selected retailers in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Poland, and the US (including Globus, Jelmoli, Kadewe, and others).

**Production Manager (100%)**

**Location: Wollerau, Switzerland (on-site)**

THE ROLE
- Overseeing the end-to-end production process within budget and on time
- Manage the in-studio design and development team, including supervising and coordinating the work as well as managing schedules and weekly tasks to ensure efficiency in all processes.
- Monitor and control production costs, including raw materials, labor, and manufacturing expenses.
- Managing relationships with all manufacturing partners and vendors, proactively communicating client needs on behalf of the company to all production partners with clarity.
- Conceptualizing, researching, and proposing improvements to new and existing products. Collaborating with the design and sales teams to understand customer needs and market trends, and ensure that production processes reflect these requirements.
- Ensuring the use of the most cost-effective methods of production and constantly looking for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Engaging in daily communication with vendors to ensure timely fulfillment of orders, including troubleshooting production issues, establishing priorities, and resolving production-related discrepancies.
- Leading solution-oriented dialogues with vendors when delays and discrepancies arise.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field, such as business administration, production engineering, or têxtile technology.
- 8+ years of experience in production management within Europe in the clothing or têxtile industry, preferably in the luxury segment
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve production-related issues.
- Ability to work across multiple digital tools with proficiency like Excel or Google Sheets. Adobe Illustrator is nice to have.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the clothing industry
- Fluency in English is required, German or Portuguese is appreciated, and additional languages are an advantage.

OUR MISSION

We care and have women’s best interest at heart. We understand what women need in the variety of their daily lives and react with passion. We are Tailored to Move Forward.

At INA KESS, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth and development. We are an owner-managed company from Switzerland with flat hierarchies, and great entrepreneurial freedom, If you are a passionate and dedicated professional with a drive to succeed, we would love to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 8832 Wollerau, SZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location