Production Coordinator

Summary

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.