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• To own and evolve The client’s External Manufacturing strategy 
  
• To professionalise, oversee and manage the relationship with existing Manufacturers, giving longer term visibility and commitment to the Factories
  
• To analyse and determine capacity allocation, Factory mix and regional balance
  
• To anticipate future state business needs, modelled on the growth trajectory and the required capacity to manufacture, considering both geopolitical implications as well as potential future joint ownership of key Production Partnerships
  
• To be accountable for The client’s exceptional Quality and Safety Standards across all External Factories
  
• To be accountable for the ethical behaviour of The client’s Production, as the Brand comes under increased scrutiny
  
  

•  Own and evolve The client’s external manufacturing strategy across Southeast Asia, ensuring the Factory plans support the rapid growth, increase resilience and quality while controlling costs and Brand standards
  
•  Own the relationship with Factory Owners (predominantly Korean-owned), build long-term plans and explore new manufacturing routes
  
•  Analyse and determine capacity allocation, Factory mix and regional balance across the Manufacturing base (currently Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia)
  
  

• Provide oversight of all third-party Manufacturing Partners, ensuring consistent delivery against agreed commercial, quality and service expectations, leading a team of in-house embedded The client specialists in-country reporting in
  
• Establish clear performance frameworks covering Delivery, Quality, Responsiveness and Continuous Improvement
  
• Lead regular business reviews with key Suppliers and manage escalation of material risks or performance issues
  

• Ensure Factories deliver On-time, In-full Production aligned to The client’s demand plans and seasonal peaks
  
• Oversee capacity planning and load balancing across countries and Suppliers to mitigate risk and avoid bottlenecks
  
• Partner closely with Planning, Logistics and Commercial teams to protect availability for Wholesale and DTC channels
  

• Act as the senior Manufacturing interface with Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics and the SLT
  
• Be a strong voice inside The client for demanding improvement and organisational change on aspects which impact the ability to deliver quantity, on time and at the right quality
  
• Translate business strategy into clear Manufacturing priorities and execution plans for regional teams and Suppliers
  
• Provide clear, data-driven updates on Manufacturing performance, risks and opportunities to senior leadership
  
  

• Be accountable for maintaining The client’s exceptional Quality and Safety standards across all external Factories
  
• Ensure robust inspection, testing and certification processes are in place, including third-party Testing Partners where required
  
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action for quality failures, embedding preventative controls
  
  

• Lead Supplier Capability Development, including Process Standardisation, Training & Operational Excellence initiatives
  
• Support Factory upgrades in Machinery, Processes and Skills to improve Productivity, Consistency and Scalability
  
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement across the external Manufacturing base
  
• Partner with The client Labs, the internal Technology Development team on using latest Technology in Manufacturing and Sourcing to drive efficiencies and improve quality
  

• Ensure all Partner Factories operate in line with The client’s responsible Sourcing, Ethical & Social Compliance standards
  
• Oversee Factory Audit programmes, remediation plans and ongoing compliance monitoring across all countries
  
• Stay ahead of evolving Regulatory, Safety and Chemical Compliance requirements impacting Toy Manufacturing
  

• Own Manufacturing input to cost management and margin protection, balancing efficiency with quality & Brand integrity
  
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to evaluate costs, potential investments or loans and long-term Supplier collaborations, with a view of enabling the Manufacturing Partners to invest and secure long term production volumes
  

• Lead and coordinate in-country Manufacturing teams and Partners in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand & Indonesia
  
• Travel regularly within the region to maintain strong Factory relationships and on-the-ground oversight
  

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in production, quality, or manufacturing management, with significant experience across multiple countries or regions
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Textiles, Engineering, or a related technical field
  
• Expertise in production management, process optimisation, and quality management systems 
  
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including lean manufacturing and process standardisation
  
• Proven track record in factory compliance, vendor management, and supply chain operations within the consumer goods or textile sector
  
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions
  
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards within the consumer goods, textile industry
  
• Willingness to travel regularly across production sites in Asia.