Fashion Production Coordinator

Wildcat; Cape Town; À distance; ZAR 420 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Résumé du poste

Wildcat seeks a Remote Production Coordinator to manage production workflows from a remote setting, coordinating between internal teams and external partners. The role focuses on tracking progress, mitigating risks, and maintaining clear communication across distributed functions in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience in production coordination or project management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and production software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production coordination, project management, or a similar role, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools.
• Background in manufacturing or related field is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and supervise daily post-processing production activities.
• Allocate work and monitor progress against production schedules and priorities.
• Lead and support production personnel, including contractors.
• Assist with training, onboarding, timekeeping, and day-to-day performance.
• Ensure activities comply with procedures, specs, quality and safety standards.
• Maintain production and inventory records for traceability.

Connaissances

Production coordination

Project management

Remote communication

Formation

Grade 12 / Matric

Relevant qualification in Production/Manufacturing/Operations

Outils

ERP systems

Production management software

Description du poste

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Production Coordinator to manage and streamline production workflows from a remote setting. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient execution of production schedules, coordinating between various internal teams and external partners, and maintaining clear communication channels. You will be instrumental in tracking project progress, identifying potential risks, and facilitating smooth operations across our distributed manufacturing support functions. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who excels at remote collaboration and excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Production Coordinator to manage and streamline production workflows from a remote setting. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient execution of production schedules, coordinating between various internal teams and external partners, and maintaining clear communication channels. You will be instrumental in tracking project progress, identifying potential risks, and facilitating smooth operations across our distributed manufacturing support functions. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who excels at remote collaboration and excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production schedules and timelines from a remote location, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between remote teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless workflow.
• Track production progress, monitor key milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate potential bottlenecks or risks.
• Maintain detailed production documentation, reports, and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
• Assist in resource allocation and scheduling to optimize production output and efficiency.
• Serve as a central point of contact for production-related queries and provide timely updates to relevant parties.

Requirements

• Proven experience in production coordination, project management, or a similar role, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Proficiency in project management software and standard office productivity suites.
• A background in manufacturing or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Opportunity to work from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Access to professional development resources and remote team-building activities.

Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
• A relevant qualification or certification in Production, Manufacturing, Operations, Inventory Management or a related field would be advantageous
• Additional training in quality systems, stock control or ERP systems would be beneficial
• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing, production or operations environment
• Previous experience coordinating or supervising production activities and personnel
• Practical experience in stock control, inventory management or warehouse operations
• Experience working with ERP or production management systems, including inventory and production transactions
• Experience in a regulated or quality-controlled manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Good understanding of production workflows, material flow and inventory control
• Ability to accurately use ERP systems for stock and production transactions
• Basic understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), stock replenishment, stock takes and inventory reconciliation
• Understanding of quality control principles, production documentation and traceability requirements
• Ability to interpret and follow production instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures
• Competent in computer applications and routine production reporting
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Good leadership and team management ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Practical problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing production requirements
• Proactive, reliable and accountable
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on operational environment
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily post‑processing production activities
• Allocate work and monitor progress against production schedules and priorities
• Lead and support permanent and contract post‑processing personnel
• Assist with training, onboarding, timekeeping and day‑to‑day performance
• Ensure production activities are completed according to approved procedures, product specifications, quality requirements and safety standards
• Coordinate and carry out post‑processing activities required to convert nanofiber materials into the required production format
• Safely operate relevant cutting, slitting and finishing equipment
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve production constraints and maintain an efficient workflow
• Monitor stock levels and identify replenishment requirements to support planned production
• Coordinate the movement of materials into production
• Coordinate receiving, storage, issuing, transfer and return of raw materials, components, packaging and finished goods
• Handle, prepare and issue materials required for production
• Carry out controlled decanting and repacking of chemicals into suitable smaller containers where required
• Ensure chemicals and other materials are handled, labelled and stored according to applicable safety, quality and hazardous‑material requirements
• Maintain appropriate stock identification, storage and rotation
• Ensure physical stock is organised and traceable
• Plan and conduct stock takes and cycle counts
• Investigate stock discrepancies and support corrective actions
• Accurately capture inventory transactions in the ERP system, including receipts, issues, returns and internal transfers
• Process production transactions in the ERP system
• Ensure materials and components are correctly consumed and finished or semi‑finished goods are produced against the applicable BOM
• Ensure ERP inventory records correspond with actual physical stock
• Investigate or elevate inventory discrepancies
• Maintain BOMs and relevant production master data to accurately reflect approved manufacturing requirements
• Maintain complete and accurate production and inventory records to support traceability and reporting
• Monitor post‑processing activities and finished products for compliance with applicable specifications and quality requirements
• Ensure materials, production activities and records are handled according to approved procedures and quality requirements
• Work with Quality to address non‑conformances, stock discrepancies and production quality issues
• Support audits, investigations and corrective‑action activities relating to production and inventory
• Ensure production and material‑handling equipment is used safely and remains in suitable working condition
• Maintain clean, organised and controlled production and storage areas
• Ensure appropriate PPE and safety procedures are followed
• Ensure safe hazardous‑material handling practices are followed
• Report equipment or workplace concerns
• Assist with developing and updating SOPs for post‑processing and inventory management tasks
• Identify and support improvements to production efficiency, inventory accuracy, material flow, waste reduction and workplace organisation
• Communicate production status, stock constraints, discrepancies, equipment issues and other operational risks to the Post Processing & Stock Manager
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality and other relevant functions to support operational requirements