Production Coordinator (Apparel)

RDstyle; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion production company based in Montreal is seeking a Production Coordinator to act as a key link between internal teams and factories in China. In this role, you will manage garment production from development to delivery, ensuring quality and accurate documentation. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in apparel production, strong organizational skills, and ideally, familiarity with PLM/ERP tools. This position thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring on-time delivery and effective communication across cultures.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in apparel production or sourcing.
• Direct experience with factories in China.
• Strong understanding of garments and fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with factories on production status.
• Track and manage production critical paths.
• Manage samples including fit and production samples.

Skills

Apparel production/sourcing experience

Communicating with factories in China

Understanding of garment construction

Excel skills

Exceptional organization and communication skills

Tools

PLM/ERP software

Job description

Role Summary

The Production Coordinator is the key link between internal teams and overseas factories—primarily in China. This role manages garment production from development through bulk, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and accurate documentation while coordinating with Design, Sales, Logistics, and factory partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with factories on production WIP and delivery dates.
• Track and manage critical paths; flag and resolve risks.
• Manage all samples—development, fit, PPS, TOP.
• Coordinate lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and approvals.
• Maintain PO accuracy and update changes.
• Verify all shipping documents prior to Traffic hand-off.
• Collaborate with Design, Sales, Logistics, and Sourcing on priorities.
• Support process improvements and new tool adoption.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years apparel production/sourcing experience.
• Direct experience communicating with factories in China.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims.
• Strong Excel skills; PLM/ERP experience preferred.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills.
• Mandarin language skills an asset but not required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• High follow-through and detail orientation.
• Thrives in fast-paced, multi-season environments.
• Communicates clearly across cultures and time zones.
• Comfortable with early/late calls as needed.
• Minimizes chargebacks and maintains high on-time delivery.