Production Assistant

Job Title:

Production Assistant

Location:

New York, NY Company:
Cyrus Knits Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Apparel Production Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has a passion for the fashion industry and a strong desire to contribute to the production process of high-quality apparel. The Apparel Production Assistant will work closely with the production team to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of all production activities.

• Assist in coordinating and managing the production schedule to ensure timely delivery of apparel products.
• Maintain weekly WIP reports from factories/vendors and monitor production progress on each order. Escalate urgent issues to the manager immediately.
• Review WIP with the manager weekly and provide status updates for each factory/vendor.
• Support sample development and production processes, including sample tracking and fitting sessions.
• Track, receive, and log lab dips, bulk fabrics, FIT/PPA/TOP samples and testing reports, ensuring timely distribution of comments to factories/vendors.
• Resolve production issues by communicating with Design, Sales, and Technical teams when necessary.
• Assist in reviewing and approving shipping marks, packaging layouts, hangtags, and other production-related materials.
• Support troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during the production process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to contribute ideas to improve production processes.
• Negotiate pricing and production costs with vendors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager or Supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Production Assistant/Coordinator in Fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and production processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.