What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant position at Cyrus?
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.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist in coordinating and managing the production schedule to ensure timely delivery of apparel products.
2. Maintain weekly WIP reports from factories/vendors and monitor production progress on each order. Escalate urgent issues to the manager immediately.
3. Review WIP with the manager weekly and provide status updates for each factory/vendor.
4. Support sample development and production processes, including sample tracking and fitting sessions.
5. Track, receive, and log lab dips, bulk fabrics, FIT/PPA/TOP samples and testing reports, ensuring timely distribution of comments to factories/vendors.
6. Resolve production issues by communicating with Design, Sales, and Technical teams when necessary
7. Assist in reviewing and approving shipping marks, packaging layouts, hangtags, and other production-related materials.
8. Support troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during the production process.
9. Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to contribute ideas to improve production processes.
10. Negotiate pricing and production costs with vendors.
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager or Supervisor.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, or a related field (preferred).
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Production Assistant/Coordinator in Fashion industry.
3. Strong understanding of garment construction and production processes.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
5. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
7. Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
9. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.