Assistant Production Manager

Job Summary: To coordinate and manage product needs between sales, design, and manufacturing entities overseas

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Development/Pre-Production

• Follow up and help maintain seasonal Time and Action Calendars for each account/line
• Attend Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings, help create agendas and provide recaps for distribution to Product Manager
• Support all required entries in our PLM system (YPLM)
• Assist in ordering, tracking and communication follow up for sample yardage and components
• Follow up, track, and communicate progress regarding all sampling and swatch book needs
• Follow up with PD team on all strike-off, lab dip and fabric development status
• Follow up and track Tech and Design team’s status and approvals
• Help keep track of MOQ’s, lead times, surcharges, and expenses

Production

• Assist in creating bulk production purchase orders and cutting lists – matching to our ERP system (Blue Cherry’/QLIK reports) Learn to optimize ‘Blue Cherry’ reporting systems Learn how to set up and maintain Quote files under the supervision of their managers Learn how to communicate with our internal team members, factories, fabric, and trims suppliers as needed under the supervision of their managers Help track and log factory liabilities, expenses/invoices Participate in production WIP’s follow-up Complete Work Orders for warehouse inventory transfers Other ad-hoc duties/reporting as assigned by Product Manager

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:    Bachelor’s degree preferred, however, will consider job experience.

Experience:   1-2 years’ experience in the apparel industry or related field essential

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be organized, detail oriented with excellent follow up skills
• Must possess strong computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be able to accurately work with numbers
• Must have a keen sense of urgency and have an eagerness to learn new skills
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and changes

Working Conditions:  In-Office/Hybrid availability after training period

Travel:  Negligible

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, sit, and walk 8 hours/day

SWIM USA is an EOE