Production Coordinator Job at Dôen in Los Angeles

Company Overview

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description Of Duties

Title: Production Coordinator

Classification: Nonexempt

Hourly Rate: $27.00 p/hr

Schedule: Hybrid, (minimum 4 days in office)

Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-6:00PM

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Update BOM with any changes made in fitting or from the design team.
• Ensure production data is accurate. Partner with the production assistant to make sure purchase orders are up to date with any changes to units, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure cross-functional launch data is entered in a timely manner and accurate.
• Review vendor WIPs in detail on a weekly basis to ensure key dates are met.
• Review and approve care label layouts.
• Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with our vendor base with clear daily communication.
• Send out fabric bookings for early books.
• Send projection orders to vendors and confirm bulk deliveries and time in action.
• Follow up on QC issues and communicate with vendors on QC failures and reports.
• Attend fittings and provide feedback on delivery/deadlines.
• Continuously communicate to team members on product updates, approvals, and issues.
• Follow up on pending samples, submits, and information from factories on a daily basis.
• Create boards for design review.
• Review trims, lab dips, fabrics and provide comments for vendors.
• Support company goals related to Environmental & Social Responsibility.
• Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested.

Qualifications/Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in Apparel Production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Google sheets.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.
• Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.
• Able to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location.
• Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.