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PstrongAbout Colorful Standard /strong /ppColorful Standard is a fast-growing Danish fashion brand built on the belief that basics should be anything but basic. We design and produce high-quality, sustainably minded garments - jersey t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks and sweatpants - and we sell them to a rapidly expanding global audience. With our own production facility in Barcelos, Portugal, we control quality, speed and innovation directly. This is a brand with momentum, a clear mission, and the ambition to build one of Europe’s most efficient and forward-thinking fashion production operations. The Factory Director we hire will be central to making that happen. /ppbr/ppstrongThe Role /strong /ppThis is a hands-on leadership role at the very heart of our operation and one of the most impactful positions in the company. You will take full ownership of our manufacturing facility in Barcelos, leading 65 people including 4 managers, and drive a genuine step-change in how we plan, produce and deliver. Reporting to the COO, you will have real impact on strategic decisions, from capital investment to adoption of new technology. /ppWe are seeking a leader who is present on the factory floor every day - someone who leads the team through genuine expertise and consistent presence. You will bring the rigor of world-class manufacturing to a brand that is growing fast and ready to invest in its production future. If you thrive in environments where your decisions have visible, measurable impact, this role is built for you. /ppbr/ppstrongKey focus areas /strong /ppstrong1. Lead-Time Reduction Continuous Improvement /strong /ppDrive a systematic reduction in production lead times by applying LEAN and agile manufacturing principles. You will map value streams, eliminate waste at the source, and build a culture where continuous improvement is the standard and sustained across every stage of production. /ppstrong2. COGS Reduction Operational Efficiency /strong /ppTake full ownership of cost of goods and make it a competitive advantage. You will reduce wastage, bring WIP inventory under control, improve labour utilization, and establish the discipline of setting targets and hitting them. Your results will be visible on the bottom line. /ppstrong3. Factory Planning Organization /strong /ppBuild and implement best-in-class planning and scheduling across the factory floor. You will create an operation where the right materials, capacity and people are always in place at the right time — and where clarity, discipline and predictability are the foundation of everything we do. /ppstrong4. Investment Automation Roadmap /strong /ppBring a clear-eyed view of where investment will create the greatest impact - including automation of key processes - and translate that into a prioritized roadmap with compelling business cases for leadership. You will shape how we invest in the factory’s future. /ppstrong5. Supply Chain Collaboration /strong /ppExtend operational excellence beyond the factory walls. You will work with suppliers on shared forecasting, pursue vendor-managed inventory solutions for raw materials, and build the kind of trusted, collaborative partnerships that create flow and resilience across the full supply chain. /p pstrongYour Background /strong /ppstrongemRequired /em /strong /pp– Strong working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies /pp– Proven experience running or leading a production facility /pp– Experience in textile manufacturing (garment production, fabric processing or similar) /pp– B.Sc or M.Sc. in production management, industrial engineering, operations or a related field /pp– Fluent in both Portuguese and English /pp– Energized by entrepreneurial environments and excited by the opportunity to build and improve /pp– You have a natural interest in staying up to date on relevant AI tools and working with AI agents - that can help optimize the operation /ppbr/ppstrongemPreferred /em /strong /pp– Experience from FMCG or other high-volume, process-driven industries in addition to textiles either from previous employments or as a consultant in the industry /pp– Exposure to international companies or multi-national production environments /pp– Familiarity with garment dyeing, cut-and-sew, or finishing operations /pp– Track record of leading automation or capital investment projects /ppbr/ppstrongWhat We Offer /strong /pp– A senior Director-level role reporting to the COO, with genuine decision-making authority from day one /pp– The rare opportunity to shape and build a factory operation from the inside — with full organizational backing and the resources to do it properly /pp– A fast-growing, internationally recognized brand with strong consumer demand, a loyal following, and a genuine sustainability mission /pp– Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, and the chance to grow with a brand that is only getting started /p
