Our Client is a Womenswear lingerie brand launched in 2017, manufacturing in-house in London and selling direct to customers online. As a result of their success the Brand is looking to scale up production and are recruiting a Manufacturing Coordinator to manage the daily administration and planning for the factory.
The Manufacturing Coordinator will be part of a small but fast growing team and will work alongside the Production Supervisor to manage the production flow of the factory.
This is a great opportunity to join a company dedicated to creating high quality jobs in the UK and support a brand with environmentally sustainable practices and a local supply chain, whilst utilising your skills to help make premium, high quality, beautiful lingerie products. Excellent potential to grow with the company.
Responsibilities for Manufacturing Coordinator:
Manage the factory admin, schedule, ordering materials and general organisation of the factory
Give the final sign off on patterns, markers, product and materials before each production run
Work with the production supervisor to manage the factory day to day
Work with the CEO and Product Developer to sample new products and prepare products for production
Give constructive feedback to the Product Developer on new samples e.g. on fabric usage production techniques.
Liaise with suppliers to order materials, arrange machine servicing, receive sampling and bulk orders
Monitor production coming off the line to ensure deadlines are met
Support the business if needed with other tasks including stock takes, shipping, inventory management.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Management experience coordinating manufacturing for a medium/large scale factory
A positive, hardworking attitude
An eye for detail and perfection
A good understanding of patterns and specs , knowledge of lingerie would be a distinct advantage
Experience with pattern and marker software.- Vetigraph preferred but training can be provided if needed.
Experience liaising and negotiating with suppliers
Ability to work to budgets and deadlines according to the needs of the business
Real enthusiasm and motivation to support the Clients continued grow and the ability to support the factory in scaling up