Head of Production

Strathberry is one of the most exciting contemporary luxury brands to emerge from the UK in the past decade. Founded in Edinburgh and handcrafted by skilled artisans in the renowned leather workshops of Spain, the brand is defined by its minimalist design language, refined craftsmanship and its signature bar hardware. Loved by global tastemakers, celebrities and royalty, Strathberry has cultivated a fast-growing international community drawn to modern elegance, timeless design and exceptional quality.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong pace of growth, the brand has built a significant direct-to-consumer business and is stocked in leading global retailers including Selfridges, Liberty, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. The retail footprint continues to expand with flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, supported by a new in-house atelier that brings craft, sampling and repair together in one creative space. This investment in infrastructure, talent and product innovation positions Strathberry for its next chapter of global scale.

Joining Strathberry means becoming part of a dynamic, ambitious and design-led business at a pivotal moment in its evolution. This is an opportunity to contribute to a brand with a clear identity, strong momentum and a bold ambition to reimagine contemporary luxury on an international stage.

The Role

Reporting to the Product Development & Supply Chain Director, the Head of Production role will be responsible for leading Strathberry’s end-to-end production and sourcing strategy, ensuring the delivery of exceptional luxury products that meet the brand’s uncompromising standards of quality, craftsmanship and sustainability.

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position based in Edinburgh or London. We are currently operating a hybrid working approach with a minimum of 3 fixed days required each week working from our beautiful Townhouse in Edinburgh City Centre or London City Centre location.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management:

• Manage the production critical path from SMS sample to bulk, ensuring all products consistently meet Strathberry's exacting quality and craftsmanship standards while achieving on-time delivery targets.
• Ensure we have a flexible and dynamic supply base to deliver the best quality, price, and ethical production practices.
• Work closely with our Merchandising team on stock planning, managing production capacity and lead-times.
• Maintain strong relationships with our production partners.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and implement improvement plans to achieve best-in-class manufacturing standards.

Cost and Margin Management

• Protect and improve Gross Margin.
• Manage bulk negotiations with suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Sourcing

• Establish and maintain relationships with key raw material suppliers and manufacturers.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs and delivery terms with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Evaluate and select production partners based on quality, capacity, and sustainability practices.
• Regularly report on supplier performance to identifying opportunity for improvement.

Raw materials

• Ensure all raw materials meet Strathberry's luxury quality standards through rigorous supplier selection, testing, inspection, and continuous quality monitoring.
• Monitor and manage raw material inventory levels effectively, minimising waste and optimise utlisation.

Sustainability & Innovation:

• Stay ahead of industry trends, sourcing sustainable materials, and integrating eco-friendly practices in the production process.
• Advocate for sustainability throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Drive ESG initiatives across the supply base, promoting responsible sourcing, ethical manufacturing practices, and environmental responsibility.
• Oversee supplier compliance with relevant social, environmental, and governance standards, ensuring timely completion of audits and corrective actions where required.
• Support the delivery of the company's sustainability objectives through supplier engagement, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small Production team, encouraging a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations for team members, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify training and development opportunities.
• Allocate workloads effectively and manage team resources to ensure critical path milestones and production deadlines are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, promoting efficiency, accountability, and best practice processes.
• Act as a key liaison between Product Development, Merchandising, Logistics and external production partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment across stakeholders.

What we offer

• 29 days annual leave, plus 3 additional fixed bank holidays
• Never work on your birthday! Additional day holiday on your birthday
• Allocation of Strathberry products & discounts
• Early finish Friday
• Long service award
• Employee Assistance Programme

About You

To be a star candidate for this position, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience in a senior production, sourcing, or supply chain role within the luxury fashion, leather goods or accessories industry.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end production management, supplier relationship management, and delivering high-quality products on time.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing production costs, supplier negotiations, and gross margin.
• Sound knowledge of luxury materials, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production planning.
• Experience driving responsible sourcing, supplier compliance, and sustainability initiatives across a global supply base.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop high-performing teams and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in ERP/PLM systems and Microsoft Excel.

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