Production Coordinator – Sleepwear

G&W Kids LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch is a family-owned wholesale apparel manufacturer in New York seeking an apparel production coordinator to manage pre-production samples and approvals for sleepwear/knit lines. You will coordinate with internal teams and overseas offices, track milestones, and maintain PLM records in a hybrid office setting.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in apparel production, strong Excel skills, experience with PLM/AS400, and a keen eye for color, quality, and detail to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of apparel production experience; sleepwear or knit apparel experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of pre-production and production processes, including sample submissions, approval tracking, calendars, and milestones.
• Familiarity with material review (lab dips/trims) and color/quality assessment.
• Experience communicating with overseas offices or factories to move samples forward.
• Proficiency maintaining PLM or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of pre-production samples and submissions for assigned programs, from initial requests through revisions and approvals.
• Communicate daily with overseas offices on pre-production and production activities, clarifying priorities, tracking outstanding items, and resolving routine issues.
• Maintain time-and-action calendars, milestones, and production status reports; flag delays or approval issues.
• Support basic production material review, including lab dips and trims, and assist with color/quality comments as needed.
• Check incoming samples and submissions for accuracy and completeness, route them to the appropriate teams, and coordinate with Technical Design on needs.
• Consolidate and communicate submission comments to overseas teams, confirming revisions address feedback.
• Follow up on testing, packaging, and customer-specific requirements; escalate unresolved concerns with details and next steps.
• Maintain accurate PLM records, style information, and approval references, preserving history.
• Manage incoming/outgoing sample packages, including tracking and shipment follow-up.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization/multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AS400

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of pre-production samples and submissions for assigned programs, from initial requests through revisions and approvals. Proactively follow up with internal teams, overseas offices, and customers to obtain required samples and comments and keep timelines on track.
• Communicate daily with overseas offices on pre-production and production activities, clarifying priorities, tracking outstanding items, and resolving routine issues.
• Maintain time-and-action calendars, key milestones, and production status reports; flag delays or approval issues that may affect production readiness or delivery.
• Support basic production material review, including lab dips and trims, and assist with color and quality comments as needed.
• Check incoming samples and submissions for accuracy and completeness, route them to the appropriate teams, and work with Technical Design on sample needs, fit status, and outstanding approvals.
• Consolidate and communicate submission comments to overseas teams, confirming that revisions address previous feedback.
• Follow up on testing, packaging, and customer-specific requirements with the responsible teams; escalate unresolved concerns with relevant details and propose next steps.
• Maintain accurate and current PLM records, style information, file folders, and approval references, preserving submission history.
• Manage incoming and outgoing sample packages, including tracking, distribution, and shipment follow-up.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of apparel production experience; sleepwear or knit apparel experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of pre-production and production processes, including sample submissions, approval tracking, time-and-action calendars, and production milestones.
• Familiarity with basic material review, including lab dips and trims, with a good eye for color, quality, and detail.
• Basic understanding of textiles and garment construction.
• Experience communicating with overseas offices or factories and following up with internal teams and customers to move samples, comments, and approvals forward.
• Walmart Private label experience helpful
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience maintaining PLM or similar production systems; AS400 familiarity is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong follow-through, and the ability to prioritize multiple programs, resolve routine issues, and meet deadlines.

Hybrid Work Schedule

4 days a week in the office, Friday work from home

New York Pay Rate $65 – 85K

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Company Overview

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children’s, junior, missy and women’s apparel.

Diversity Vision Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.