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Textiles production manager
Textiles manufacturing manager
Textiles production managers look after all stages of textiles manufacturing.
Average salary (a year)
£24000
Starter
£68000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
39.0 to 41.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
between 8am and 6pm
on shifts
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role
University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in
textiles production, production or manufacturing engineering, fashion and textile management, fashion and clothing technology
A degree which includes a year in industry will help you to gain practical experience alongside your qualification. This may give you an advantage when applying for jobs after graduating.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
Apprenticeship
You can do a textile technical specialist higher apprenticeship, or manufacturing manager degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
higher and degree apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
Work
You can work as a textile technologist or textile designer and move into management, first as an assistant manager, then as a production manager.
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Further Information
You can find out more about careers and training in textiles production from The Textile Institute and UKFT Futures.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
    Leadership skills
    The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
    Business management skills
    The ability to organise your time and workload
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to work well with others
    To be flexible and open to change
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Related Restrictions
have a full driving licence
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
Day to day tasks
In your day-to-day duties you could
work with design and sales teams, buyers and quality control departments, visit factories to monitor production, manage orders from retail and wholesale customers, attend conferences and exhibitions to build contacts, deal with suppliers in the UK and overseas, set and check quality standards, prices and delivery times, help to create and promote the brand
Working environment
You could work in a factory or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be noisy and you'll travel often.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
You could move into senior supply chain jobs, business development or marketing.
You could also find work with companies that specialise in technical textiles, like carbon fibre and aerospace materials.
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