Production Coordinator

PISTOLA Denim•Los Angeles, CA

12h•$58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Production Coordinator will manage the end-to-end production pipeline, ensuring timely delivery of products from purchase order issuance to final delivery. This role involves close collaboration with manufacturing partners, internal teams, and third-party services to maintain production flow, quality, and logistical efficiency.

Requirements

2–3 years of professional experience in garment production, manufacturing, or supply chain within the fashion/apparel industry.
Basic understanding of apparel construction, fabric performance, tech packs, and production calendars.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
Experience using apparel ERP and PLM software.
Excellent time-management skills.
High attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end production pipeline from purchase order (PO) issuance through final delivery.
Maintain and update daily Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports to monitor factory production status and critical milestones.
Track fabric, trim, and garment production delivery timelines to ensure on-time shipments.
Request, track, and log all production samples (fit, PP, TOP, strike-offs, lab dips).
Coordinate sample reviews with Product Development and Quality Control teams; communicate feedback and approvals to factories promptly.
Maintain a well-organized physical and digital sample archive.
Serve as the primary operational contact for foreign manufacturing partners.
Resolve daily production inquiries regarding tech packs, construction details, trim mapping, and delivery schedules.
Coordinate third-party testing and quality inspection procedures before final goods ship.
Work closely with Supply Chain and Logistics to arrange shipping documentation, vessel bookings, and customs clearance needs.
Partner with the Operations team to reconcile PO discrepancies, invoice issues, and chargebacks.