Production Assistant

Christopher Kane is the London label challenging fashion ideologies and notions of beauty since 2006. The ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary when collections that start with autobiographical inspirations are realised using innovative techniques. 

Founded by brother and sister Christopher and Tammy Kane, the label launched following Christopher’s award-winning Central Saint Martin’s MA show. 

Over a decade on, London Fashion Week shows such as Domestic Services, Sex in Nature and More Joy are unpredictable and provocative. Each season is diverse yet distinctly Christopher Kane with sensuality, creativity and wit ever present. 

Winner of the Vogue Fashion Fund and 4 British Fashion Awards, including New Designer of the Year and later British Fashion Designer of the Year. Upending expectations of luxury with playful irreverence, the label is the benchmark for those who dress to please themselves.

Production Assistant Job Spec

 SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

You will be responsible for assisting the Production Manager on the overall production process from handover to delivery, to achieve a smooth on time delivery for multiple collections and products. You will be responsible for running the day-to-day communications with suppliers of raw materials as well as finished products. It is imperative that you are comfortable with managing a critical path, have a strong understanding of the process required to produce high quality products and are a great communicator.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Production Processes

• Calculate raw material requirements prior to seasonal launch
• Manage stock levels at all locations
• Raise material/trim PO’s in Zedonk, send out to suppliers, track deliveries and update zedonk with stock location
• Coordinate trim deliveries from suppliers to factories 
• Send out trims and materials from head office with Zedonk dispatch notes
• Update costings to ensure they have the correct composition, wash care and commodity codes
• Research compliance objectives for any new product lines
• Proactively identify and prevent potential bottlenecks in the production process
• Keep abreast of new viable sustainable options that can be implemented
• Update and send out production manuals to all suppliers at the start of the season
• Keep in constant contact with all suppliers and manufactures to ensure lead times and quality is upheld
• Build great relationships with all suppliers and manufactures

Quality Control

• Manage quality control of materials prior to export
• Perform AQL based inspections of finished products either on locations or at head office
• Ensure supplier agreements are kept up to date and available audit reports are requested

Requirements

• 1-2 years in a similar role
• Organised and process-driven with an attention to detail
• Experienced working in Zedonk, Office 365 and Adobe Suite.
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.