Hands-On Production & Scheduling Coordinator

Barrie Knitwear; Hawick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

33 days annual leave

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible benefits scheme

Time Off in Lieu

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Barrie Knitwear, based in Hawick, Scotland, is seeking a proactive Production Assistant to join the Supply Chain team. You will move work to and from subcontractors, track progress, and maintain accurate documentation to support on-time, high-quality garment production.

The role is hands-on, involving physical handling of items. Full manual handling training is provided, with opportunities to develop in a fast-paced manufacturing environment across a global fashion house.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage and track multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Confident communicator with strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production work with subcontractors according to schedules.
• Process and scan production tickets using internal systems (Temacs or similar).
• Ensure quantities align with production documentation and packing lists.
• Receive, check and process subcontracted goods promptly; escalate issues as needed.
• Liaise with Planning, Production, Subcontracting, Quality and Logistics to keep operations smooth.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Education

Experience with production/workflow systems

Tools

Temacs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barrie Knitwear, based in Hawick, Scotland, is seeking a proactive Production Assistant to join the Supply Chain team. You will move work to and from subcontractors, track progress, and maintain accurate documentation to support on-time, high-quality garment production.

The role is hands-on, involving physical handling of items. Full manual handling training is provided, with opportunities to develop in a fast-paced manufacturing environment across a global fashion house.