At Mons Royale, we believe in the benefits of action and adventure sports. The problem is that the clothing worn for these sports are F%ing the planet. We want to change that. Our mission is to shift the rider from synthetics to natural fibres. We have an opportunity for a leader to join our production and development team in our Wanaka office. You will drive the product development and production engine that delivers on the Mons Royale mission. What you will do: Drive the continued improvement and elevation of Mons product. Lead the team with your knowledge on garment construction, garment finishing, trim and components, and continuous development of Mons Royale preferred fibers. Your Product Development team will manage all product costing from initial sketch to production; Implement and manage effective costing tools, driving best "Develop to Cost" practices. Build and structure your team to ensure appropriate skills and experience are well-suited and maximized. Cultivating a culture of accountability, curiosity, progression, and teamwork Manage set up and data integrity of PLM system. Manage & monitor the critical path & track progress to ensure on time delivery ready for hand over to ops/logistics teams. Lead communication with vendors to ensure design, quality, pricing, and on-time delivery. Create production plans that ensure best on-time delivery, ensuring vendor compliance and quality control. Understand the global textile regulatory requirements and ensure developments exceed or meet these needs. Requirements 10 years' experience in production or similar roles Experience in apparel/textile production delivering full on time Strong relationship management and communication skills Passion for textile & garment innovation Proven track record in identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement Time management and prioritizing skills Benefits Opportunity for Growth. Mons Royale is a fast-growing brand in the action and adventure sports space with lots of opportunities for career development, within and outside NZ. Mountain Town Lifestyle & Flexibility. We are based in mountain towns because we value time spent in the mountains and want to enable and encourage our staff to achieve a work/life balance. While we do work hard and put in the hours, we also believe in the value of having a life outside of the workplace. This role will be based in our brand home, Wanaka. We value people and our team. Company culture is important to us. We're often together in the mountains or catching up for a happy-hour bike ride. With offices in Squamish, Innsbruck, and our hometown of Wanaka, Mons is comprised of a globally diverse workforce. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and therefore all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment. Embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. Being a part of a fast-growing brand means that there's never a dull moment and that you'll likely be involved in a lot of opportunities that may fall outside of your typical job description. Whether it be helping with an event or being a part of cross-functional meetings, there are always new things to learn. Competitive Salary, Seasonal Product Allowance & Industry Discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr
