Senior Production Coordinator - Apparel

LIVERPOOL LOS ANGELES; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Denim Production Coordinator to manage the end-to-end production of denim styles from bulk through shipment. You will work with Design, Technical Design, Marketing & Sales, Sourcing, Vendors, and Logistics to ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, and cost control.

Responsibilities include coordinating overseas factory production, issuing POs, setting wash standards, reviewing samples, tracking WIPs and milestones, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel production, denim preferred.
• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing, fabrics, washes, trims, labels, and construction.
• Experience with overseas factories and managing production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production status and issues with overseas factories.
• Issue Production Purchase Orders and communicate details.
• Establish wash standards (Wash STDs) with Design team.
• Review wash samples and provide feedback to vendors.
• Review trim packages and communicate requirements to vendors.
• Track WIPs, milestones, and in-house dates.
• Monitor raw material status and delivery timelines.
• Report production shortages, overages, and liabilities.
• Track sample progress and approvals across TPS, TOP, and fittings.
• Identify production risks and coordinate corrective actions with vendors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

A2000

PLM

Excel

Job description

The Senior Denim Production Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end production process for Liverpool denim styles from bulk production through shipment and receipt. This role works closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, Technical Design, Marketing & Sales, Sourcing, Vendors, and Logistics, to ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, accurate production tracking, and cost control while meeting company standards and customer requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily communication with overseas factories regarding production status, timelines, approvals, and production issues.
• Issue Production Purchase Orders to vendors and ensure production details are accurately communicated.
• Establish wash standards (Wash STDs) for denim styles in collaboration with the Design team.
• Review wash samples with the Wash Technician and Design team and provide timely, detailed feedback to vendors.
• Review trim packages with the Design team and communicate feedback and requirements to vendors.
• Manage WIPs, monitor production milestones and due dates, and track final in-house dates.
• Track raw material status and due dates to ensure production stays on schedule.
• Monitor and report production shortages, overages, and potential liabilities.
• Track sample progress, including fit, wash, PP, and TOP samples, and follow up on approvals and comments.
• Identify potential production risks, including wash issues, quality concerns, material delays, and delivery delays, and work proactively with vendors and internal teams to resolve them.
• Partner with overseas teams to coordinate inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Logistics to coordinate shipment modes, including air and sea freight, consolidations, and ETD/ETA updates.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, including buysheets, WIPs, reports, and production records.
• Provide timely production updates and proactive problem-solving support to cross-functional teams throughout the production cycle.
• Inspect TOP samples and bulk production upon receipt for trims, labels, wash quality, workmanship, and overall compliance with approved standards.
• Collaborate with the Technical Design team to verify measurements and specifications on TOPs and bulk production.
• Review production discrepancies and issue chargebacks when necessary.

3. Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel production, preferably in denim or bottoms.
• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing, including fabrics, washes, trims, labels, and construction.
• Understanding of production milestones, quality control, inspections, and shipment processes.
• Experience working with overseas factories and managing production timelines.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues and drive timely resolutions.
• Experience managing multiple production calendars, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP and production systems, such as A2000 and PLM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wash development and wash approval.
• Experience working with Los Angeles-based apparel companies or fashion brands.
• Familiarity with apparel production reporting, WIP tracking, and production documentation.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and overseas partners.
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong record-keeping skills.

Salary range - $90k-100k depending on experience