Industrialisation & Technical Manager

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the Technical & Industrialisation teams to oversee the industrialisation, sample development, and pre-production processes in apparel manufacturing. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. Responsibilities include introducing efficient methods and automation, providing pre-production training, and implementing best manufacturing practices from the sample stage to bulk production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Industrialisation & Process Optimisation
• Lead the transition from design/sample stage to full-scale production (NPIs – New Product Introductions).
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production engineering methods to improve efficiency.
• Liaise with the process engineer to introduce best methods, automation and waist reduction initiatives to maximise productivity.
Technical Development & Quality Standards
• Oversee the technical evaluation of new styles and trims/raw materials, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Set technical and quality standards and specifications in collaboration with design, product engineering, and quality teams.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues, providing technical solutions quickly.
• Ensure compliance with customer and industry quality requirements.
Pre-Production & Product Engineering
• Liaise with pattern cutters and CAD room to ensure consumption optimisation.
• Approve samples, technical packs, and production files before bulk production.
• Lead risk assessments for new styles to anticipate potential manufacturing challenges.
• Coordinate pilot runs and ensure smooth handover to bulk production.
Team Leadership & Training
• Manage and develop the technical and industrialisation/sample teams. Monitor and review the teams’ weekly/monthly performance against agreed KPIs and objectives. Work with individual team members to agree and review objectives and agree personal development plans, taking action as needed to rectify under - performance
• To champion communication, diversity and inclusion initiatives and continuously seek to improve levels of engagement and wellbeing across the team
• Provide technical training to production staff, supervisors, and operators.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Stakeholder & Customer Liaison
• Work closely with PE/ PD teams during style development and approval stages.
• Collaborate with internal teams (production, planning, finance, quality, and engineering) to ensure seamless workflows.
• Support costing and pricing processes through accurate technical assessments.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• University degree in Textiles/Fashion, Materials and/or Chemicals Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Textile/Clothing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Certificate in GSD
• Extensive experience in garment manufacturing, including a technical or industrial management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of trench coat manufacturing processes (WW/MW/CHW).
• Expertise in identifying “non value-added operations”, and productivity improvement.
• Skilled in pattern engineering, fabric behaviour, and garment construction.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in technical documentation and use of CAD systems (Lectra).
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Strong leadership & coaching skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and listening skills
• Organised, efficient and delivery focused
• Commercial approach
• Ability to develop strong relationships with peers and cross-functional business partners

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || Castleford || INTERNAL MANUFACTURING || CASTLEFORD || n/a ||