Sourcing and Production Lead
Workwear Group
Date: 1 week ago
City: Port Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Contractor
About Us
Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.
We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.
We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.
About The Role
As the Sourcing & Production Lead, you will oversee the sourcing, cost negotiation, and end-to-end production processes for all ADF products. You will ensure orders are delivered to specification and on time, manage supplier relationships, uphold Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations, and lead a high-performing production team. Working closely with internal stakeholders and supply chain partners, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, proactively manage risk, and ensure compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.
We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.
We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.
About The Role
As the Sourcing & Production Lead, you will oversee the sourcing, cost negotiation, and end-to-end production processes for all ADF products. You will ensure orders are delivered to specification and on time, manage supplier relationships, uphold Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations, and lead a high-performing production team. Working closely with internal stakeholders and supply chain partners, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, proactively manage risk, and ensure compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage the production of all ADF products, ensuring seamless delivery against agreed timelines.
- Source and negotiate costings to achieve cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.
- Lead supplier relationship management, ensuring responsibilities, processes, and timelines are clearly understood and met.
- Oversee compliance with AIC commitments and contractual obligations.
- Monitor freight and transit schedules to ensure timely bulk shipments and improve speed-to-market.
- Deliver contractual reporting, including:
- Safety performance (incidents, injuries, near misses)
- Service level performance and trend analysis
- Compliance (insurance, licensing, accreditation, and inductions)
- Innovation and continuous improvement updates
- Manage and resolve quality or delivery issues quickly and effectively throughout the production process.
- Support the transition of workload to suppliers, including patterns, sampling, and material testing.
- Work with stakeholders to manage approvals for bulk fabrics, trims, pre-production samples, and material testing.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and lead initiatives to mitigate potential risks.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements across production processes.
- Lead, support, and develop team members, ensuring strong performance and continuous capability development.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production management or sourcing management role.
- Experience working with government contracts and/or agencies (highly desirable).
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (desirable).
- Strong understanding of local and offshore manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex supply chains, supplier performance, and compliance requirements.
- Solid negotiation and problem-solving skills with a solutions-driven mindset.
- The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
- Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
- A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, King Gee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
- A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
- Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
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