Production Coordinator (REF 1241)

• £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
• London 

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly, proactive, and organised individual to join this creative and successful brand as a Production Coordinator and become part of their Product team!

This creative company designs and develops all its products from scratch, supplying fun, trend-driven items to leading retailers worldwide. A Production Coordinator you will ensure products are manufactured by the most suitable factories, using the best possible materials, and meeting all agreed timelines and specifications.

This is a really exciting opportunity for someone with a love of product who is looking to work with great team and successful, global business.

Duties for this Production Coordinator position include:

• Create and maintain critical paths tailored to customer requirements.
• Liaise with factories and internal teams to ensure all critical path dates are met.
• Raise purchase orders with factories and suppliers, ensuring all relevant product information and specifications are included.
• Approve artwork before submission to factories.
• Review and approve white box samples and components for suitability and quality.
• Organise and lead pre-production sample review meetings, managing feedback internally and with suppliers, ensuring samples are compliant and improvements are noted for current and future orders.
• Ensure the technical and sourcing teams are aware of all orders and factory allocations.
• Work closely with account managers, product developers, and logistics teams to resolve any production issues.
• Ensure inspections are completed in lien with the critical path and any outstanding issues are resolved before shipment.
• Lead discussions with factories on resolving any issues.
• Work with the sourcing team and suppliers to find sustainable solutions that meet customer requirements, initiating and driving process improvements to enhance sustainability within the company.
• Attend trade fairs as necessary.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in a product development, production, buying, supply chain, or operations role.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers an advantage.
• Working knowledge of production critical paths, including creation and project management.
• Experience managing critical paths for 50+ SKUs in one season.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills. Familiarity with Teams, Monday.com, or a Salesforce platform beneficial.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fantastic organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Positive, proactive approach with the ability to build successful relationships across departments.
• A love of product and a commitment to working with a great team and business.

Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.