Client Overview
Our client is an apparel company specializing in men's apparel, with a focus on coordinating production and delivering quality products on schedule. They are looking to add a Production Coordinator to their team.
Salary/Hourly Rate
$24/hr - $26/hr
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Production Coordinator to assist with daily Time & Action (T&A) tracking, supplier communication, and production follow-up for men's apparel programs. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, persistent with follow-ups, and comfortable communicating with multiple factories and suppliers. This individual will help ensure production activities are completed on time and that important approvals, deadlines, and shipments are not overlooked. This role is fully on-site, and the schedule is Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with Friday off.
Responsibilities Of The Production Coordinator
- Maintain and update Time & Action (T&A) calendars for all active orders.
- Monitor key production milestones and delivery deadlines.
- Follow up with overseas suppliers and factories on outstanding activities.
- Identify delays and communicate potential delivery issues.
- Prepare daily and weekly production status reports.
- Track fabric development, lab dips, strike-offs, bulk fabric approvals, and fabric delivery dates.
- Monitor trim development and approvals while coordinating with suppliers to resolve pending issues.
- Track proto, fit, pre-production (PP), and top-of-production (TOP) samples.
- Maintain sample submission and approval records and follow up on pending comments, corrections, and resubmissions.
- Ensure approved samples and specifications are communicated to factories.
- Track bulk production activities, including cutting, sewing, finishing, packing, and shipment readiness.
- Monitor inspection and quality‑control schedules and elevate delays, quality concerns, and missing approvals.
- Track ex-factory dates and shipment schedules.
- Follow up on packing lists and shipping documentation.
- Maintain organized production records, trackers, and weekly pending‑action and overdue‑item reports.
- Support the Production Manager with daily administrative and coordination activities.
Required Experience/Skills For The Production Coordinator
- Understanding of garment production processes, particularly woven shirts.
- Familiarity with Time & Action calendars.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to independently follow up with suppliers and manage competing priorities.
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow‑through skills.
Preferred Experience/Skills For The Production Coordinator
- 1 - 3 years of experience in apparel production, merchandising, or production coordination is preferred.
- Experience working with overseas factories, particularly in Asia.
- Familiarity with PLM systems.
- Experience coordinating with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and apparel manufacturers.
Education Requirements
Benefits
- Ongoing opportunity.
- Consistent part-time schedule, Monday through Thursday.
- Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting men's apparel production.
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).