Sr. Production Coordinator

 

 

DÔEN is a Los Angeles-based line inspired by nostalgia for the California of decades past. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting women- identifying individuals in all aspects of our organization, supply chain, and community. We strive to connect with our customers, build an open community, and foster relationships with inspiring individuals who wear our clothes throughout their lives. We work with domestic and overseas manufacturers who share our values and commitment of gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit their employees and surrounding community.

 

At DÔEN you’ll be joining a company that is inclusive and celebrates multiple approaches and views as we believe diversity drives creativity and growth. We work hard to foster a culture of honesty, integrity and collaboration where growth is not only encouraged but expected.

 

We celebrate inclusivity, equity, representation, and belonging in the workplace and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender non-conforming to apply.

 

 

The Sr. Production Coordinator will play an important part in driving an efficient product operation, support effective vendor communication and partner closely with Product Development and Technical Design to hit crucial deadlines while upholding our deep focus for design integrity and quality.  

 

Title: Sr. Production Coordinator

Classification: Non-Exempt, Temp to Hire

Salary Range*: $70,000 to $75,000

Working Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

 

Track the production calendar/timelines to ensure on time product delivery, accuracy of WIP data for cross-departmental reporting, and proactively problem solving to meet deliverables.

Plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines based on business priorities.

Ensure production data is accurate. Keep purchase orders up to date with any changes to units, cost, and delivery. Ensure cross-functional launch data is entered in a timely manner and accurate.

Execute strong attention to detail ensuring key milestones are met.

Monitor trim inventory & support the production manager to place projection replenishment orders

Negotiate product costs with vendors and ensure target margins are being met/exceeded. Work with reviewing costs and report to manager on targets and what is reasonable to send back to factory.

Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with our vendor base with clear daily communication. Review WIP charts and time in action deadlines, costing, & fabric and trim approvals and ensure vendor partners receive prompt approvals and feedback.

Send projection orders to vendors and confirm bulk deliveries & time in action

Ownership of systems and data is correct when sending to factories and reviewing internally.

Follow up on QC issues and communicate with vendors on QC failures and reports.

Support product execution & work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Technical Design, Design, Merchandising, Planning, Ecomm, Operations, Logistics, DC.

Work with Product Development and manage hand over and ensure all items are properly handed over and organize the folders for bulk submits

Attend necessary pre-production and production meetings

Continuously communicate to team members on product updates, approvals, and issues.

Track fit sample ETA’s and provide technical design team with accurate & up to date sample ETA’s.

Provide feedback on process creation and adoption, promote opportunities for training, identify inefficiencies & opportunities for improvements.

Support company goals related to Environmental & Social Responsibility

Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested.

4+ years’ experience in Apparel Production

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Netsuite proficiency preferred

Exemplary interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication

Excellent computer skills

Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to strategize the objectives and drive the various initiatives of the Production department to be accomplished in a timely manner

Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change

Ability to proactively troubleshoot and problem solve

Passionate about working for an inclusive, values driven brand

Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful working environment

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.

Periods sitting at a desk, typing and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

 

In our hiring, we are actively seeking candidates with a commitment to anti-racism, and with skills to advance equity, inclusion, and racial justice in their work. You’ll be joining a company that is inclusive and celebrates multiple approaches and views as we believe diversity drives creativity and growth. We work hard to foster a culture of honesty, integrity and collaboration where growth is not only encouraged but expected.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Please send resume to careers@shopdoen.com with the subject line “Sr. Production Coordinator”