Operations Manager in a Fashion Focused Organization

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location:Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry:Fashion

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate operational activities within a fashion design and garment production environment.
• The ideal candidate will optimize resources, manage processes, and ensure effective collaboration across departments to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers, production teams, and tailors to align operations with creative output.
• Coordinate and synergize systems, departments, and production workflows.
• Support HR, payroll, and general administrative operational functions.
• Oversee day-to-day operational processes to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of fashion products.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Manage teams, supervise staff performance, and drive productivity.
• Optimize resources across operational and production functions.
• Oversee finance-related operations, budgeting, and reporting.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Business Administration, Fashion Design, Textile Technology, or a related field. PGD is an added advantage.
• High level of process discipline and system orientation.
• Strong background or practical understanding of fashion design and garment production processes.
• Strong strategic and operational thinking capability.
• Strong finance and commercial awareness.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Minimum of 4 years’ cognate experience as an operations manager or in a similar role. Experience within the fashion, garment, textile, or apparel industry is required.