Production Coordinator

Chris Baily; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris Baily is seeking a Production Coordinator in New York, NY to manage purchase orders through the production lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with factories and internal teams, tracking milestones and maintaining WIPs and order status.

Responsibilities include reviewing order details, supporting logistics, and providing regular updates to management. The role requires 1-3 years in production or supply chain, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in production, sourcing, supply chain, or order management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Production, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong organizational, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ERP or PLM experience is a plus.
• Experience working with factories, vendors, or logistics providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track purchase orders from issuance through shipment.
• Review order details for accuracy, including styles, quantities, costs, and delivery dates.
• Maintain Production WIPs and order status.
• Monitor key production milestones, including production, testing status, approvals, and shipping.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for factories and suppliers.
• Follow up on WIPs, TOP samples, testing status and required documentation.
• Identify potential delays and proactively escalating issues to Production management and Sales.
• Coordinate with Logistics to support on-time shipment and customer delivery.
• Provide regular production and order-status updates to management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability

Follow-up

Education

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

Tools

ERP/PLM

Job description

Job Description Production Coordinator

Position Summary

The Production Coordinator manages and tracks purchase orders throughout the production lifecycle, ensuring order accuracy, maintaining timelines, coordinating with factories and internal teams, and supporting on-time shipment and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track purchase orders from issuance through shipment.
• Review order details for accuracy, including styles, quantities, costs, and delivery dates.
• Maintain Production WIPs and order status.
• Monitor key production milestones, including production, testing status, approvals, and shipping.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for factories and suppliers.
• Follow up on WIPs, TOP samples, testing status and required documentation.
• Identify potential delays and proactively escalating issues to Production management and Sales.
• Coordinate with Logistics to support on-time shipment and customer delivery.
• Provide regular production and order-status updates to management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in production, sourcing, supply chain, or order management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Production, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong organizational, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ERP or PLM experience is a plus.
• Experience working with factories, vendors, or logistics providers preferred.

Key Competencies

• Order Management
• Production Tracking
• Factory Communication
• Time & Action Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Accountability

Position is In-Person in New York, NY - 5 Days (Monday/Friday)

Industry: Consumer Products