About Us Karen Kane is an established apparel brand known for highquality womens clothing. We are seeking a detailoriented and highly organized Production Assistant to support our production team in managing the daytoday operations of apparel manufacturing.
Job Summary The Production Assistant will work closely with the production and design teams to ensure the smooth of garment production from initial development to final delivery. This role requires excellent communication skills strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
Salary
$19$23/hr.
Key Responsibilities
Production Coordination:
Assist in tracking production schedules and ensuring timely delivery of garments.
Communicate with vendors factories and suppliers regarding order statuses changes and issues.
Monitor raw material inventory and production supplies.
Coordinate the receipt organization and distribution of fabric trims and samples.
Quality Control & Compliance:
Conduct initial quality control checks on preproduction and production samples.
Ensure production is in line with company quality standards and specifications.
Assist in resolving production issues including fabric defects fit issues and construction concerns.
Administrative & Data Management:
Maintain production records purchase orders and invoices.
Issue purchase orders to vendors.
Update and track purchase orders in ERP system.
Generate and maintain reports on production status delivery timelines and vendor performance.
Sample & Fitting Support:
Organize and distribute development and production samples for internal teams.
Assist in preparing samples for meetings fittings and showroom displays.
Logistics & Shipping:
Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of finished goods.
Track incoming and outgoing shipments ensuring accurate documentation.
Communicate with customs brokers or freight forwarders as needed.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising Apparel Production Business or a related field preferred.
Experience:
12 years of experience in apparel production sourcing or a related field.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production management software (e.g. PLM ERP).
Understanding of garment construction fit and materials.
Familiarity with technical packs purchase orders and vendor communication.
Soft Skills:
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and problemsolve proactively.
A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of sustainability and ethical production practices is a plus.
Experience working with overseas factories is a plus.
Benefits
401k plan with partial company match
Comprehensive health dental and vision plan
Clothing discount
Life insurance with additional voluntary life insurance policy
Voluntary shortterm and longterm disability policies
Voluntary free annual biometric health test
Early access to company sample sales
Companysponsored wellness program
Access to free health & mindfulness webinars
Partial healthcaresubsidized fitness membership to 10000 gym locations across the country
Companysubsidized discounts to theme parks & local attractions including Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm Universal Studios Legoland Six Flags Sea World and Southern California sports teams; discounts to brands including Vitamix Sonos and others
orts teams; discounts to brands including Vitamix Sonos and others
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