Production Start Up Coordinator Shoes

Fendi; Fermo; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fendi in Italy (Fermo) seeks a Production Coordinator to manage pre-production activities with external subcontractors, ensuring timely setup and a smooth workflow from prototyping to release. You will act as a hub between the technical office, planning and suppliers.

The role requires a degree in Management or Industrial Engineering, 5-8 years in production start-up, strong Excel skills, and ability to coordinate deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Management or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-8 years’ experience in coordination and production start-up roles.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor subcontractors' production capacity curves.
• Confirm and adjust production times from prototyping to industrialization.
• Define optimal launch schedule for cutting and stitching with planning.
• Update and monitor progress of technical releases at start.
• Coordinate issuance of technical sheets and master samples; archive documentation.
• Verify raw material arrivals with purchasing and monitor production until delivery.

Skills

Excel

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Stealth 3000

Job description

Position

Reporting directly to the Production & Purchasing Director shoes, the candidate will manage and coordinate pre-production activities at external subcontractors, ensuring proper setup and an efficient workflow start. This role acts as a key reference point between prototyping, the technical office, planning, and subcontractors, guaranteeing compliance with timelines and quality standards. The position is based in Fermo.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor subcontractors' production capacity curves;
• Confirm and adjust production times calculated or estimated during the prototyping and industrialization phases;
• Define, in collaboration with the planning department, the optimal launch schedule for cutting and stitching operations;
• Based on the production start, update and monitor the progress of technical releases;
• Coordinate activities and timelines regarding the issuing of technical sheets, the production and sorting of cutting dies and the production of master samples;
• Archive and manage documentation related to production start-up processes;
• Verify raw material arrivals with the purchasing department, initiate mand monitor the production of pairs for press until delivery.

Profile

• Degree in Management or Industrial Engineering;
• 5-8 years’ experience in coordination and production start-up roles;
• Previous experience in Fashion & Luxury / Shoes field would be considered a plus;
• Excellent skills with Excel;
• Strong organization, time management skills and capability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Flexibility and ability to interact with stakeholders and suppliers;
• Knowledge of Planning Systems (MRP), preferable STEALTH 3000, is a plus. LVMH is committed to non-discrimination and respect of each person’s singularities. We recognize and recruit all types of talent.

Additional Information

For new joiners for this role in Italy, the annual gross salary associated with this position is EUR 42.000. This is only the initial annual gross salary granted to this position. This figure has been determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and reflects the starting salary normally applicable to the position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs. This role is also eligible for bonuses, subject to Fendi's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. On top of legal benefits, further benefits are provided in accordance with current company policies. This position is subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Calzature Industria) applicable to the role and applied by Fendi in Italy.