Production Associate - Intimate Apparel

Dana-Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Co, a leading New York-based intimate apparel company, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Associate. This role supports the execution of production operations and offers a chance to gain exposure to apparel production and supply chain management.

The successful candidate will manage purchase orders and track production timelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and strong Excel skills, with 2-4 years of relevant experience. This position is on-site 4 days a week and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in apparel production, operations, merchandising support, planning, or related function.
• Experience working with ERP systems; apparel industry software experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and distribute purchase orders.
• Monitor production timelines and delivery schedules.
• Maintain product, order, and delivery information within the ERP system.
• Support style setup and master data maintenance for new seasonal product launches.
• Track production samples and coordinate reviews with internal teams.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Production Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JobTitle:ProductionAssociate

Location:NewYorkCity(On-site4daysperweek,1dayremote)

AnnualSalary:$60,000–$65,000

Company Overview

Dana-co,aleadingNewYork-basedintimateapparelcompany,seekingahighlyorganizedanddetail-orientedProductionAssociatetosupporttheexecutionofproductionoperations.

Thisroleisidealforacandidatewhoenjoysworkingwithdata,managingdetails,andcollaboratingwithcross-functionalteamstoensureproductsmoveefficientlyfromdevelopmentthroughdelivery.

The Production Associate will play a key role in purchase order management, production tracking, ERP maintenance, sample coordination, and vendor communication. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to apparel production, supply chain operations, and product lifecycle management within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and distribute purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of quantities, pricing, delivery dates, and packing requirements.
• Monitor production timelines and delivery schedules, proactively identifying and escalating potential delays.
• Maintain product, order, and delivery information within the ERP system.
• Support style setup and master data maintenance for new seasonal product launches.
• Track production samples and coordinate reviews with internal teams.
• Review packaging and labeling requirements to ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Process packing lists, shipment documentation, inventory-related records.
• Assist with production reporting, data analysis, special projects as assigned.
• Coordinate ample requests for marketing, sales, photoshoots, and other cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, merchandising, planning, design, and sourcing teams to support business objectives.
• Provide backup support to other members of the production team as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Production Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in apparel production, operations, merchandising support, planning, or a related function.
• Strong Excels skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems; apparel industry software experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with AI-enabled productivity tools and workflow automation is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop expertise in apparel production and operations. Success in this role requires strong follow-through, excellent data accuracy, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departm