Technical and Planning Director

Established 1867, Todd & Duncan has earned the trust of fashion houses and knitwear manufacturers for generations, producing cashmere and lamb’s wool yarns coloured, spun and crafted in Scotland. 

Combining traditional methods with a modern approach, all Todd & Duncan yarn is produced at its Loch Leven mill in Scotland, using methods that are true to the ways of the past. With a story that starts at the heart of the Scottish industrial era in Alva, it is now the only Scottish yarn spinner offering cashmere yarn to fashion houses and premium manufacturers worldwide. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical & Planning Director to lead innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence within our cashmere yarn business. This pivotal role will oversee product development, quality systems, dyeing chemistry, and long-term planning to ensure our brand remains at the forefront of luxury textile manufacturing in Scotland. 

The Technical & Planning Director will report to the Managing Director and will be supported by a team in the UK.

We are looking for candidates with experience in all aspects of the technical process who can champion change and innovation across the business.

The individual will hold overall accountability for the development and performance of the technical and planning functions along with the following responsibilities: 

• Drive innovation in yarn design, blends, and finishes to meet evolving market demands 

• Collaborate with design and commercial teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions 

• Lead R&D initiatives to support new product development  

• Develop and implement strategies to reduce environmental impact across sourcing, production and dyeing 

• Champion sustainability initiatives across the business and ensure compliance with sustainability standards and certifications 

• Establish continuous improvement across quality systems 

• Lead technical development in the dyeing process 

The successful candidate will possess most of the following: 

• A relevant degree in textiles, engineering, chemistry or a related field 

• Experience of operating in a senior management role within a technical textiles environment, ideally with an understanding of yarn production processes  

• Expertise in dyeing, fibre technology and sustainable production methods 

• Excellent project management skills 

• Inclusive and collaborative style – able to work in matrix organisations, connecting people and best-practices.  

This is a key role in the Executive Leadership team and represents an opportunity to join an iconic Scottish company with proud provenance and to positively impact its global performance.  Candidates will be based out of the Kinross facility.