SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER (LEATHER GOODS)

Senior Production Manager (Leather Goods) Permanent Since Montblanc revolutionized writing culture in 1906 with the first spill-proof fountain pen, we have been known for outstanding craftsmanship, highest aesthetics, and innovative solutions. We combine the best of tradition, technology and design in writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies, and selected accessories. With our name and in our emblem, we embody this mission: to implement bold ideas with outstanding craftsmanship and create refined products for people with the highest expectations. About the job Reporting to the Industrial Director, as Production Manager you will be responsible for all planning and production activities linked to Montblanc Leather Goods. With the support of your team, you will ensure that operations objectives regarding production capacity, delivery rate, and cost efficiency are met or put in place action plans to achieve them. The Production Manager is in charge of manufacturer relationships and will collaborate with them daily. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? As Production Manager, you will be in charge of: Production performance management Building and maintaining good relationships with vendors. Monitoring production performance at each step of the process and defining and editing Performance KPIs, with Vendor Rating, for manufacturers. Animating regular meetings with each partner for performance review and following up with your team on the implementation of action plans. Supporting your team operationally with prioritization for capacity allocation at manufacturers and managing priorities or action plans at the Pelletteria Richemont logistic center for shipments to the Montblanc logistic center. Leading improvement actions to reduce production lead-times in coordination with continuous improvement teams. Guaranteeing the success of the Maison’s launch plan for novelties, with deliveries in time, meeting the requested profitability and quality requirements Assuring efficient coordination between purchasing, industrialization, and production phases to guarantee novelties in time, at the right price and appropriate quality. Prepare alerts/reports with operational teams if discrepancies arise. Following the milestones of novelties projects on a weekly basis. Participating actively in the weekly novelties meeting and providing corrective actions to any production/purchasing issues. Working with the Industrialization & Purchasing Team to shorten the Time To Market of novelties or identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner. Managing mid and long-term planning activities for LG Running the monthly cycle of planning with your team in collaboration with manufacturers and the Maison’s Operations teams. Preparing workload analysis for mid/long-term horizons and validating with the Montblanc development team manufacturer allocations. Proposing alternatives to Montblanc Operations teams in case of overload or potential lack of production. In collaboration with the Industrial Director, researching new partners (if needed) and defining ramp-up plans. Synthesizing the agreed plan for the entire horizon after MPS meeting and communicating major changes to all PRF departments compared to previous cycles. Products cost efficiency Monitoring material consumptions on a monthly basis and requesting adjustments when needed or defining action plans with PRF departments and manufacturers to reduce consumptions. Implementing actions to reduce COGS regularly in collaboration with the Costing department while assuring quality standards. HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? Degree in Engineering/Business Management or equivalent is preferred. 8-10 years of experience as a Production planning and/or control expert within a structured Group/Brand in the Leather Goods industry. At least one experience as manager of a team. Ability to manage flows and methods of finished products on toll manufacturing by interacting with external factories. Proficiency in English (B2 Level or more). Knowledge of ERP systems (knowledge of SAP will be considered a strong plus). Ability to negotiate and interact effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Stress self-control and proactive approach. #J-18808-Ljbffr