Production Controller, Fashion Apparel

Frame Consulting Ltd; North Shore; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Frame Consulting Ltd in Auckland, on the North Shore, seeks an experienced Production Controller to oversee offshore production from start to finish. You will manage orders with international suppliers, coordinate timelines, and ensure quality control across samples.

The role requires 3+ years in a similar production role, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills to handle critical paths and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in production in a similar role (Production Assistant, Coordinator or Controller).
• Knowledge of offshore production and experience dealing with international suppliers.
• Technical skills to understand garment quality and finish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized with experience in critical path management and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Management of off-shore production from start to finish.
• Placing orders and communicating with off-shore suppliers to manage deadlines for production.
• Problem solving production changes and sourcing alternatives where necessary.
• Approving PP and SS samples, and overseeing QC.
• Organising freight and logistics.

Job description

Overview

Join the Head Office of New Zealand's foremost fashion apparel manufacturers and suppliers. We’re seeking an experienced Production Controller to play a pivotal role, responsible for the production of one of the company’s key women's fashion apparel brands.

Working closely with the design and marketing team, you’re responsible for the off‑shore production of the ranges from start to finish. To be successful in this role you will have experience working in production with offshore factories and suppliers and will be highly organized with exceptional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of off‑shore production from start to finish
• Placing orders and communicating with off‑shore suppliers to manage deadlines for production
• Problem solving production changes and sourcing alternatives where necessary
• Approving PP and SS samples, and overseeing QC
• Organising freight and logistics

Benefits & Work Environment

• Full responsibility for production of one of the business's key brands
• Flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Based in a North Shore Head Office
• A fast‑paced and dynamic work environment surrounded by a talented, high‑performing team
• Competitive remuneration package
• Working in a dynamic and talented team

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role as a Production Assistant, Coordinator or Controller
• Knowledge of off‑shore production and experience dealing with international suppliers
• Technical skills to understand garment quality and finish
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proficiency working across the Microsoft Office Suite
• A highly organized approach, with experience in critical path management and problem solving