Production Manager

Location: Bali, Indonesia

Company: Flook The Label

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

FLOOK is looking for an experienced Production Manager with strong experience in knitting and crochet production to lead and develop our production department in Bali.

This is a management and leadership role, not simply a production coordination position. The successful candidate will take ownership of the production department, working closely with senior management to build stronger systems, processes and ways of working as FLOOK continues to grow.

We are looking for someone who can help take our production operation to the next level of professionalism, structure and scalability. You will be expected to assess how we currently operate, identify areas for improvement, implement better systems and processes, and create greater visibility, accountability and efficiency across the department.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing the full production process, from sampling and development through to bulk production, quality control and final delivery. You will work closely with the Design and Operations teams, as well as local and international suppliers, to ensure production is delivered on time, to the required quality and within agreed costs.

Most importantly, you will be a solutions-oriented leader who takes responsibility for finding solutions rather than simply reporting problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production process for knit and crochet products 
• Plan production schedules, timelines and delivery dates 
• Manage sampling, development and bulk production 
• Coordinate with factories and suppliers 
• Source and manage yarns, materials, trims and other production requirements 
• Monitor production progress and ensure deadlines are achieved 
• Conduct and coordinate quality control throughout production 
• Identify and resolve production, quality and material issues 
• Manage production costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency 
• Monitor material usage, wastage and production yields 
• Ensure products are produced according to approved designs, measurements and specifications 
• Work closely with the Design team to translate designs into production 
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and production partners 
• Maintain accurate production records, costing and production reports 
• Identify potential delays and production risks early and communicate them proactively 
• Support the development and management of international production, including China suppliers 
• Manage and develop the production team in Bali

Knitting & Crochet Experience

Strong knowledge of knitting and crochet production is essential.

The successful candidate should understand:

• Different knitting and crochet techniques and construction methods 
• Yarn types, composition and suitability for different products 
• Knit and crochet sampling and development 
• Gauge, measurements and sizing 
• Stitch and pattern development 
• Production specifications and technical requirements 
• Common production and quality issues in knit and crochet garments 
• Yarn consumption and production costing 
• Finishing, washing and other post-production processes 
• Quality control for knit and crochet products 

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in production management, preferably within fashion, apparel or textiles 
• Strong hands-on experience with knitting and crochet production 
• Good understanding of garment construction and production processes 
• Experience working with factories, suppliers and production teams 
• Strong production planning and organisational skills 
• Good understanding of costing and material management 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Ability to manage multiple styles and production deadlines simultaneously 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills 
• Good English communication skills 
• Willingness to travel to suppliers/factories when required 
• Experience with China production or international suppliers would be an advantage 

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on, organised, proactive and solutions-oriented leader who is ready to take full ownership of the production department and its results. The successful candidate should be someone who does not simply wait for instructions or report problems, but takes initiative to identify issues, understand their root causes and develop practical solutions. You will be expected to work closely with senior management to improve and implement systems, processes and ways of working that make the production department more organised, efficient, accountable and scalable as FLOOK grows.

We are looking for someone who is confident making decisions within their area of responsibility, communicates proactively, takes responsibility for outcomes, develops their team and is willing to challenge existing processes when there is a better way of working. Ultimately, this person should have the technical production knowledge, leadership skills and commercial mindset to build and manage a professional production department across Bali and, as the business develops, internationally.