Fashion Accessories Manufacturing Production Coordinator

**Daily Tasks Include**:

- Customer and Supplier Communication:_
- Proactive and regular follow up of suppliers to ensure sampling and production timeline is maintained and issues are identified promptly and addressed effectively
- Provision of timely and accurate sampling and production updates via written or verbal communication, ensuring delivery of information is clear and professional
- Design Collaboration:_
- Work closely with our in-house designer to create new designs for customers. Interpret customer briefs accurately, providing clear and succinct instructions to designers.
- Production Updates:_
- Manage and coordinate timely and precise production and sample feedback, updates, and approvals between factories and customers.
- Supplier Negotiations:_
- Lead proactive discussions with suppliers regarding briefs, pricing, and delivery terms to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Costings and Estimates:_
- Create accurate costings for products and provide customers with reliable delivery estimates.
- Order Management:_
- Coordinate the timely and accurate dispatch of factory purchase orders (POs), tickets, and label orders to suppliers.
- Process Implementation:_
- Understand and implement both existing and new updates to customer processes, including sampling, testing, and other requirements.
- Crisis Management:_
- Address and resolve production issues with suppliers, ensuring customer briefs and timelines are upheld. Work collaboratively with teams to solve problems quickly, honestly, and effectively.
- Feedback and Process Improvement:_
- Provide constructive feedback to internal teams and contribute to the continual improvement of organizational processes.

**Key Responsibilities**: In addition to daily tasks, the Production Coordinator will:

- **Production Oversight**: Ensure production schedules and workflows are aligned with organizational goals.
- **Quality Assurance**: Maintain adherence to company and customer quality standards through vigilant oversight.
- **Team Collaboration**: Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with customers, designers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure all production activities meet safety, legal, and customer-specific compliance requirements.

**Qualifications**:

- Language:_ Fluent in Mandarin and English (mandatory).
- Experience: _2+ years in production coordination, preferably in fashion accessories or manufacturing.
- Skills:_
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain team synergy.
- Proficiency with Google Suite, especially Google Sheets and Gmail.

**Why Join Us?**
- Collaborate with a dedicated, process-driven and passionate team in the fashion industry.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package

**About us**

Engelite is an Australian fashion business established for over 70 years. Established in the 1940s as 'Engelite Gloves', Engelite's growth story has been about dedication, craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of fashion manufacturing. In addition to decades of experience, we've also very recently built a unique network, having strategic offices in global fashion cities like Paris, London, Copenhagen, New York, and Los Angeles. These outposts enable us to source and be inspired by global trends, all the while servicing the Australian market with unmatched expertise. Engelite now collaborates with Australia’s most distinguished fashion brands, department stores, and retailers. Our track record speaks of our unparalleled commitment to quality, style and execution.

Pay: $73,150.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

- Bonus

**Experience**:

- Fashion Production: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- Mandarin (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person