Production Specialist

at  Culture Kings

WHO WE ARE

Culture Kings represents the relationship between music, sport, and fashion. These are the three foundation pillars upon which Culture Kings stands. Within each of these components, streetwear has underlined and evolved to become an essential part of culture. Culture Kings prides itself on exclusivity and superiority offering a premium retail experience across all genres, cultures, styles, and ages combined with an extensive and curated range from 100+ leading street, sport, and fashion brands from all around the globe. Each Culture Kings store displays an electrifying atmosphere unparalleled in retail presenting some of Australia’s leading DJs performing daily in-store. Frequently visited by some of the world’s best athletes, artists, and tastemakers, Culture Kings is ahead of its game offering an elite perspective of the ever-changing global streetwear landscape.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in overseeing all stages of production from planning and scheduling to execution and quality control.
• Experienced in implementing Techpacks, product specifications, and maintaining quality control measures and adherence to industry standards.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulousness in ensuring precision in production processes and maintaining a high-quality standard.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Previous experience in production, garment tech, planning, or manufacturing is essential.
• Experience working with suppliers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to seamlessly work with diverse teams, fostering cooperation and driving collective success,

• Management of production pipeline: Maintain the production pipeline for goods as driven by the category lead/buyers, engaging with other production team members as needed to develop supplier relationships and deliver on the production brief as required.
• Production planning: developing production schedules, taking into account demand forecasts, seasonal trends, and promotional activities.
• Quality control: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure all products meet established standards, including regularly conducting regular inspections and addressing quality-related issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers, logistics, and internal teams to facilitate smooth production processes, address challenges and optimise efficiency.
• Production Coordination: Oversee the entire production process including cutting, sewing, finishing, and packaging. Ensure that production flows smoothly and efficiently.
• Material sourcing: Coordinate with suppliers to source and procure materials, fabrics, trims, and other components required for production.
• Sample management: Manage the development and approval of production samples, making sure they match the designer’s vision and meet the brand ID standard.
• Process improvement: continuously assess and improve production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain a high level of product quality.
• Reporting & documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activity and relevant data to support decision-making and compliance requirements
• Teamwork: effectively contribute to the accomplishment of production team departmental objectives through a proactive and synergistic approach and seamless communication.
• Projects & ad hoc tasks: support the production team with projects and ad hoc tasks as required.