Production Associate
Job Description
We are searching for a Production Associate with off price experience for our client, a family owned apparel business specializing in womenswear and intimates. This is a full time, onsite role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Production Manager in managing daily production activities for off-price accounts and selected club retail programs
- Coordinate and track all production timelines to help ensure on-time delivery and smooth workflow execution
- Enter, issue, update, and track Purchase Orders (POs) accurately in internal systems and Excel trackers
- Manage and follow up on labels, packaging, trims, lab dips, bulk submissions, TOP samples, and approval statuses
- Communicate daily with overseas factories, vendors, and internal teams including Design, Technical Design, Production, Compliance, and Logistics
- Maintain and update Time & Action (T&A) calendars and ensure all key production milestones are met
- Track production status, shipping schedules, and delivery updates while escalating any delays or issues proactively
- Assist with logistics coordination, shipping documents, and support customs clearance processes as needed
- Match vendor invoices against the PO and receiving documents
- Submit approved invoices to accounting for payment processing
- Help ensure all testing, labeling, packaging, and retailer compliance requirements are properly followed
- Maintain organized and accurate production records in PLM systems and Excel
- Support additional production needs for accounts including, TJ Maxx, Ross, Burlington, Winners, PriceSmart, and other retail programs as needed
Skills & Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in apparel production, sourcing, or production coordination
- Experience working with off-price, private label, or club retail accounts is preferred
- Understanding of garment production processes from development through final delivery
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and sense of urgency
- Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with vendors and internal teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with PLM systems (Centric PLM experience is a plus)
- Experience with labels, packaging approvals, lab dips, logistics, and production tracking preferred
- Experience supporting TJ Maxx, Ross, Burlington, Winners, PriceSmart, or other major retail accounts is a plus
Salary Range $65-75K
Meet Your Recruiter
Karen Cichocki
Karen is the Director of All Things Business Development at Emerging Blue. She loves meeting new people and is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients. Karen thrives on getting to know brands and the passion and story behind each of them.
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