Director of Factory Operations
Core
Lead the performance and optimization of a global factory network for a bridal fashion wholesaler, overseeing sourcing, production planning, and continuous improvement to align with business objectives and luxury brand standards.
Role type
Director of Factory Operations
Builds
Global factory network operations for bridal fashion
Domain
Fashion retail / Global manufacturing / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global factory operations leadership, Sourcing strategy, Production planning, Supplier relationship management, Commercial strategy (pricing/negotiation), Operational efficiency improvement, Risk management, Team leadership, Data-driven analysis, Ethical compliance oversight
Preferred skills
AI tools integration in operations, Luxury brand experience, International travel readiness
Technologies
AI tools for workflow automation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global factory operations strategy, Integrate AI tools to automate workflows and reduce inefficiencies, Oversee factory relationships with senior stakeholders, Review and drive performance against factory KPIs, Lead commercial strategy including pricing and supplier agreements, Oversee seasonal production timelines and collection launches, Identify and resolve complex operational risks, Lead and develop the Factory Operations team, Ensure compliance with ethical and brand standards, Provide reporting and insights to executive leadership
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & global execution