Production Associate

Things Between; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Things Between is seeking a Production Associate to manage day-to-day production execution, moving styles from PO issuance through final shipment. The role acts as a link between internal teams and overseas factories, ensuring accuracy, organization, and on-time delivery.

The position is full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA, requiring 3+ years in apparel production and ERP experience. Candidate should be adaptable and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in apparel production, sourcing merchandising, or product development.
• 3+ years of ERP experience.
• Strong production assistance skills, including supporting daily production tasks.
• Quality control abilities to inspect garments and ensure standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production from PO issuance to shipment and track milestones.
• Maintain production binders, tech packs, swatches, and approval files.
• Communicate daily with overseas factories about status, timelines, and schedules.
• Escalate risks and delays to management when needed.
• Coordinate bulk swatches, PP, TOP samples and track approvals.
• Maintain production tracking documents and update status after fittings.
• Monitor shipment schedules and ensure alignment with delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Sales, Warehouse and Leadership teams.
• Support process improvements and special projects as needed.

Skills

Production coordination

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability

Overseas factory collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Things Between is a rapidly growing women's apparel company in trend-driven knitwear, sweaters, and lifestyle apparel. We partner with retailers and specialty accounts across the United States and work closely with overseas manufacturing partners to bring products from concept to customer.

Position Summary

The Production Associate plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day execution of production, ensuring that styles move efficiently from Purchase Order issuance through final shipment. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and overseas factories, helping maintain accuracy, organization, and on-time delivery across all production programs. The Production Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilites

Production Coordination

• Manage purchase orders (PO)
• Organize and maintain production binders, tech packs, swatches, and approval files
• Track production milestones from PO issuance through shipment
• Ensure all production information is accurately maintained and updated

Factory Communication

• Communicate daily with overseas factories regarding production status, approvals, timelines, and shipment schedules
• Follow up on outstanding items and ensure issues are resolved promptly
• Escalate production risks and delays to management when necessary

Sample & Approval Management

• Coordinate receipt, organization, and review of bulk swatches, PP, and TOP samples
• Track approval status and communicate confirmations to factory partners
• Maintain approval records and supporting documentation
• Coordinate production sample fitting schedules with internal teams
• Capture fitting notes and ensure fit comments are communicated accurately and on time
• Maintain production tracking documents and update status notes following fittings

Shipment & Delivery Tracking

• Monitor shipment schedules and delivery timelines
• Ensure production remains aligned with customer delivery requirements and cancellation dates
• Coordinate TOP sample follow-up and shipment readiness with factory partners

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Design, Production, Sales, Warehouse and Leadership teams
• Support problem-solving related to production quality, timing, and execution
• Assist with special projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in apparel production, sourcing merchandising, or product development
• 3+ years of ERP experience
• Strong Production Assistance skills, including supporting daily production tasks and collaborating with production staff.
• Quality Control abilities to inspect garments, identify defects, and ensure products meet established standards.
• Ability to be Easily Adaptable, with flexibility to handle changing tasks, priorities, and production needs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality output.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a diverse production environment.
• Prior experience working with overseas factories is preferred
• Prior experience in apparel or manufacturing industries is preferred