Full-Time | Worthing | On-Site

We are a design-led production company developing specialist textile-based sewn products for high-end commercial applications. We currently seek the right candidate to join us in our workshop developing our techniques. In preparation for scale, we are building a structured sewing operation capable of moving from workshop-level output to factory-standard production.

We are looking for an experienced Sewing Operations Manager to build, structure, and lead our sewing department. Hands on cutting and sewing will be required, alongside pattern making and product development.

(Full details about the product and long-term vision will be shared with shortlisted candidates.)

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The Role

You will take responsibility for establishing and managing a professional sewing operation, including:

\t•\tManaging and leading a sewing team

\t•\tDesigning and implementing efficient workflow systems

\t•\tSetting up structured production lines

\t•\tEnsuring technical accuracy and consistent quality

\t•\tOverseeing and working on pattern development and production readiness

\t•\tTranslating prototypes into repeatable manufacturing processes

\t•\tPlanning capacity and scaling output responsibly

\t•\tDelegating tasks and building clear team structure

This role is hands-on but strategic — you must be comfortable on the machines as well as managing people and systems.

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Essential Experience

\t•\tProven experience managing sewing teams or production workshops

\t•\tStrong industrial machine sewing skills

\t•\tExperience setting up production workflows and line systems

\t•\tExcellent attention to detail and quality control

\t•\tPattern making experience (production-ready patterns)

\t•\tUnderstanding of capacity planning and scaling

\t•\tExperience taking products from development into production

\t•\tConfidence in delegation and team structure

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The Right Person

You are structured, commercially aware, and take pride in building efficient systems. You enjoy turning creative ideas into repeatable, high-quality production processes. You’re willing to learn, but you already understand what it takes to build a workshop into a factory-level operation.

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Location: Worthing / South East UK

Industry: Technical sewing / small-scale manufacturing leadership

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Salary

\t•\t£35,000 – £45,000

pay-scale influencing factors include:

\t•\tFactory-level setup experience

\t•\tCapacity planning

\t•\tLean workflow implementation

\t•\tProduct development background

\t•\tTeam leadership history

\t•\tStrong commercial awareness