Production Coordinator Job at Hawkeye Search Group in New York

Production Manager

Our client is actively seeking a Production Manager to join their team. The company imports a wide variety of licensed children’s stationery, crafts, activities, and toys for all major retailers.

The # 1 priority of this role is to manage the production process from order placement through to shipment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and solution oriented.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage planning, placement, execution, and follow up of Production Orders
• Establish collaborative relationships with cross functional teams in Sales, Product Development, Licensing, Design
• Daily communication with factories in China and Vietnam
• Issue PO’s and amendments; manage Buyer PO Allocations for Direct Import orders
• Review Vendor Manuals & Program Guides; communicate retailer specific requirements to factories (ie: carton markings, PDQ’s, GTIN Labels, Sample Signing, RFID Tags, etc)
• Proactively monitor and ensure adherence to seasonal time & action calendars
• Maintain Open Order Tracking Chart to ensure all order requirements are fulfilled on time
• Review and approve Carton Markings
• Follow up on timely submissions of Buyer Samples, TOP Samples, Photo Samples, PDQ Samples
• Issue online Test Request Forms in CTL / UL system
• Schedule Final Inspections in Retail Link and resolve any issues reported
• Monitor bookings and shipment confirmations
• Update CPV Critical Path status in Retail Link weekly by department

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Production
• Must have experience with both Domestic and Direct Import Orders.
• Must be proficient with excel spreadsheets.
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven skills in problem-solving, organization, attention to detail and priority setting.
• Must have experience working with Walmart and Retail Link system.

This position is based in New York.