Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Coordinator to join the dynamic team at a growing apparel production agency. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between our New York team, overseas vendors, and European factories. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in coordinating production and product development projects, managing relationships with global production facilities, and contributing to the continued growth and success of our brand clients.

Production:

• Act as the primary liaison between the NY team, overseas vendors, and European factories to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Communicate regularly with vendors and factories in Europe.
• Order specialty trims and materials for production.
• Proactively manage and prioritize tasks, rearranging schedules as needed to meet deadlines and resolve urgent issues.
• Review Bills of Materials and process trim orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with production goals.
• Track and monitor the delivery status of trims, ensuring orders are on schedule.
• Oversee production timelines and delivery schedules, tracking sample progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Update and manage WIP reports weekly, overseeing the full production lifecycle.
• Address delays, shortages, or issues, notifying shipping centers and stakeholders as needed.
• Participate in and prepare for pre-production and production meetings, creating and presenting required reports.
• Review and approve UPC sticker and care label layouts.
• Resolve production challenges raised by factories.
• Manage all marketing sample requests from clients and work with factories to submit in a timely manner.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Preferred: 2-3 years of experience in apparel production and/or product development (not mandatory).
• Eager to learn and grow within the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing processes, including lead times, garment construction, and quality testing.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication skills for building productive relationships with vendors and factories.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Someone proactive, responsible, and dedicated to contributing to team success.