Production Coordinator

**Position Overview** PAR Apparel is seeking an organized, detail\-oriented Production Coordinator to support our apparel production team. This position plays an important role in coordinating production orders, samples, approvals, and production timelines from initial purchase order through shipment. The ideal candidate has strong follow\-up skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced apparel environment. This role works closely with Production, Technical Design, Design, and Sales to help ensure samples and production approvals are completed accurately and on schedule. **Key Responsibilities** * Create and maintain garment purchase orders (POs). * Coordinate Dot Com Exclusive/stock programs for company brands. * Follow up with vendors and factories on Pre\-Production (PP) samples and approvals. * Review PP samples for quality, color, components, labels, hangers, sizers, and other required details before submitting them to the SVP of Technical Design for review. * Follow up on Top of Production (TOP) samples at approximately 10% of production. * Review TOP samples for quality, color, components, labels, hangers, sizers, and other required details before submitting them to the SVP of Technical Design. * Receive, review, and coordinate comments on production submits in partnership with Sales and/or Design. * Prepare production submits for customers as needed and follow up on comments and approvals. * Follow up on salesman samples, Dot Com samples, and other special\-request samples. * Maintain accurate Time \& Action (T\&A) calendars for assigned programs, samples, and submits. * Update and maintain Work\-in\-Progress (WIP) reports to ensure production status and approvals are current. * Proactively identify issues or delays that may affect production timelines and escalate concerns as appropriate. * Participate in weekly production meetings and communicate issues affecting T\&A timelines, approvals, or production. * Recommend opportunities to improve production processes and workflow. * Maintain organized production files and archive completed/shipped orders as needed. * Escalate approval delays, production issues, or other concerns that may impact delivery to the SVP of Production. * Partner with cross\-functional teams to help ensure production requirements, deadlines, and customer expectations are met. * Assist with additional projects or responsibilities based on business and department needs. **Qualifications** * Previous experience in apparel production, production coordination, product development, or a related apparel role preferred. * Understanding of the apparel production process, including PP samples, TOP samples, production submits, and approvals. * Experience working with garment purchase orders, T\&A calendars, and WIP reports preferred. * Strong organizational and follow\-up skills with excellent attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work effectively with Production, Technical Design, Design, Sales, vendors, and factories. * Strong problem\-solving skills and ability to identify and escalate potential production delays. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other standard business applications. * Ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced, deadline\-driven apparel environment. **What We're Looking For** We are looking for someone who is proactive, organized, dependable, and detail\-oriented. The successful candidate will be comfortable following up consistently, keeping production information current, identifying potential delays, and communicating effectively across departments to keep programs moving forward. Please note: Depending on business needs, there may be occasions when assistance with other areas, responsibilities, or special projects is requested. Pay: $32\.00 \- $34\.00 per hour Expected hours: 40\.0 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person