At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage product development for high-quality school uniforms from concept to production.
- Company: Join Ranier, a leader in the Australian Schoolwear market.
- Benefits: Be part of a trusted brand with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives through reliable and stylish uniforms.
- Qualifications: Experience in product development and strong knowledge of fabrics essential.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
About Us
Ranier, part of the Charles Parsons Group, is a trusted leader in the Australian Schoolwear market. We design, develop, and deliver high-quality uniforms that balance durability, innovation, and value—supporting schools, students, and families nationwide.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Product Development & Local Production Manager to join our team. This hands‑on role is responsible for supporting the development of a broad Schoolwear range, ensuring products are technically sound, commercially practical, and successfully delivered to agreed quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage Schoolwear garment, fabric, trim and accessory specifications from brief through to production ready status.
- Manage fabric sourcing and development, maintain fabric libraries, and coordinate supplier quotations, approvals and payments.
- Oversee stock planning and supplier deliveries for fabrics and components to ensure production schedules and delivery deadlines are met.
- Oversee quality control ensuring fit, measurements, construction, workmanship and specifications meet required standards before approval.
- Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical, quality, cost and timing issues.
About you
- Experience in a product development role.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics and garment construction is essential, including an understanding of trims, fit for purpose quality and manufacturing processes.
- Sound understanding of garment technical workflows, costing, sampling, fit approvals and quality assurance.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate product and production information.
- Strong planning, problem‑solving and supplier communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and work across multiple products and deadlines in a hands‑on environment.
- Experience using AP21 (Desirable).
- Experience in Schoolwear, uniforms or apparel manufacturing beneficial.
Why join us?
This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate contribution within an established Australian textile and Schoolwear business. You will be the connection between design intent, technical specifications, data integrity, local production and quality assurance ensuring customers receive reliable fit for purpose uniforms.
Product Development & Local Production Manager in Sydney employer: Charles Parsons
Charles Parsons is a family-owned business with over 100 years of experience in textiles and apparel, offering a supportive work environment focused on community engagement. Employees have the opportunity to lead teams, create meaningful customer experiences, and contribute to the growth of the schoolwear division. The company values hands-on leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration and pride in delivering quality service.
