Garments Line Manager

SBD Apparel Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sportswear brand is seeking a Garments Line Manager to oversee and improve the entire garments production line in Rotherham. You will analyze performance data, lead a skilled team, and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, strong managerial skills, and a comprehensive understanding of textile production methods. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £44,000 per annum and includes various benefits such as a performance-related bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch

Performance Related Bonus

33 Days’ Holiday including Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

40% Staff Discount

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing direct reports.
• Ability to lead process improvements and troubleshoot challenges.
• Excellent communication and adaptability skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the garments production line performance and strategic improvement.
• Lead initiatives to maximize efficiency and collaborate on production standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage career development plans.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to analyze production data

Managing direct reports and conducting performance reviews

Understanding of textile properties and production methods

Proven IT skills including Factory Master

Excellent communication skills

Resolving operational issues

Leading teams through change

Tools

Factory Master

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in manufacturing globally acclaimed products in South Yorkshire, designed for use by elite athletes worldwide? Do you have a passion for collaborating with a highly skilled team to ensure efficiency and quality? Are you energised by a dynamic work environment and skilled in managing a dedicated team focused on achieving exceptional results? If so, the Garments Line Manager position at SBD might be the perfect fit for you.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Garments Line Manager is responsible for the overall performance and strategic improvement of the entire garments production line. This role owns the process from end to end, ensuring it is efficient, safe, and capable of meeting future business demands. You will focus on long-term goals, process optimisation, and developing the capability of your team to achieve sustained excellence.

• Take full ownership of the garments value stream, analysing performance data to identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Lead initiatives to enhance production methods, reduce waste, and maximise efficiency, collaborating with the design team on production standards for new products.
• Work with senior management to plan staffing levels and equipment needs to meet long-term production forecasts.
• Develop and present regular reports on departmental KPIs, including output, quality metrics, and limited-edition range progress.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Supervisor and Workflow Coordinator. Conduct formal performance reviews across the team, manage career development plans, and handle escalated disciplinary issues.
• Take the lead on hiring decisions for the department, ensuring the team has the right skills and headcount to succeed.
• Take overall accountability for the successful onboarding of new starters, ensuring they receive a comprehensive induction and are integrated effectively into the team.
• Oversee the skills development and training strategy for the department, ensuring the team has the technical capabilities and process knowledge to meet current and future production demands.
• Champion a culture of high performance, safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring company policies are consistently upheld.
• Support the training of new and existing staff on workflow processes and production systems, ensuring everyone understands the movement of work from start to finish.
• Provide valuable input into improving process efficiency and support the implementation of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Maintain up-to-date, expert knowledge on all software systems used in your daily duties.
• Support by ensuring daily safety checks are completed and recorded according to procedure.
• Lead by example by maintaining high personal standards, adhering to all processes, and demonstrating CODE values at all times.

Essential Skills

We encourage you to apply if you are someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• The ability to analyse production data, identify long-term trends, and develop strategic plans to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in managing direct reports, including conducting performance reviews, managing career development, and handling formal employee relations issues.
• A comprehensive understanding of textile properties, production methods, and quality standards, sufficient to lead process improvements and troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• Proven IT skills with ability to demonstrate working knowledge of Factory Master and MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent communication, being both personable and approachable with the ability to adapt your style.
• Experience communicating effectively with senior management, collaborating with other departments and clearly articulating the department's vision to the wider team.
• A track record of resolving systemic operational issues and making sound, data-driven decisions that have a long-term impact on the department's success.
• Proven ability to lead teams through periods of change, fostering adaptability and maintaining morale and performance.
• Proven experience to work independently, flexibly, and professionally – dealing with stressful and changeable situations.

Desirable

• A qualification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt), or a similar methodology would be a significant advantage.
• Experience in planning, executing, and successfully delivering departmental improvement projects on time and within budget.
• Advanced MRP/ERP system experience beyond day-to-day use, including leveraging the system for strategic capacity planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Company

SBD is a global sportswear brand, designing and manufacturing market-leading performance products for strength sports. Our team is proud to craft all our products in the United Kingdom, with the majority fully manufactured at our headquarters on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham. Our commitment to quality has seen our products become the standard among strength athletes in gyms across the world, including those competing in the World’s Strongest Man and the IPF World Powerlifting Championships.

2022 Business of the Year for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
2022 Business of the Year for the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
2023 Winner Outstanding Contribution to Employee Health & Wellbeing for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
2024 Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Made in Sheffield Awards
2024 Kings Award for Enterprise
2024 ‘Be Well at Work’ Gold

Benefits

• New SBD Headquarters – Join us in our state‑of‑the‑art building. A dynamic space designed for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth.
• Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch – Enjoy a delicious selection of food served fresh daily so you can save time & money and focus on your best work.
• Casual Dress Code – Allowing you to work comfortably and be yourself!
• Free Onsite Parking – Priority spaces go to those who car share too.
• Performance Related Bonus – Directly linking the success of SBD to your earnings.
• 33 Days’ Holiday including Bank Holidays – Providing flexibility for your personal life and well‑deserved breaks.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters to us, so our EAP provides a wealth of resources and professional support for any of life's challenges.
• 40% Staff Discount – Letting you experience our quality firsthand for less.
• Strength Sports Event Tickets – Help us to celebrate the power and dedication we admire across the disciplines, live.
• Employee Referral Scheme – Get rewarded handsomely through our generous employee referral scheme when you help us find more great talent.
• Early finish on a Friday - this role finishes at 1pm on a Friday.

Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Unit 2b Lanchester Way, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Waverley, S60 5FX

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are also dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of your background, beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.