Job Location : New York,NY, USA
Benefits:
Employee discounts
Paid time off
We are a fashion apparel company located in the heart of the garment district. We are seeking an individual who will oversee and support the company's production process. The Production Assistant responsible for establishing, developing, and directing the production strategy and execution, having direct day-to-day involvement with the designer. He or She will effectively manage business relationships with our factories to leverage lower costs and reduce lead time without sacrificing quality, working on every aspect of product development and being responsible for the production process.
Responsibilities
Managing communications with factories/facilities.
Prepare/maintain cost sheets per style and negotiate costs with factories and partners to sustain budgetary constraints
Ability to use cost data to develop tactical responses and strategies
Develop production calendar and meet all shipment and delivery deadlines
Monitor factories daily to ensure hosiery is held to company's quality expectation standards and to meet shipping deadlines
Track and allocate goods from all domestic and international agents necessary for production
Take the lead on quality control to ensure all garments are finished up to designer level standards
Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems and issues as appropriate
Qualifications for Production Coordinator
Prior experience working as a production coordinator in the fashion industry preferred
Strong understanding of industry market and conditions
Working knowledge of technical software that is specific to the industry
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sharp business acumen and financial projection
High regard for quality assurance
Strong organizational and time-management skills