Temporary Production Assistant

Production Assistant - Temporary

Company Overview

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Description of Duties

Title: Production Assistant

Classification: Nonexempt, Full Time Temporary

Hourly Rate*: $24.00/hr

Working Hours*: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM

Schedule*: Onsite

Location: Van Nuys, CA

The Temporary Production Assistant will play an important part in driving an efficient product operation, support effective vendor communication and partner closely with Product Development and Technical Design to hit crucial deadlines while upholding DÔEN’s deep focus for design integrity and quality. This is a temporary, full-time, 6 month position. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Track the production calendar/timelines to ensure on time product delivery, accuracy of WIP data for cross-departmental reporting, and proactively problem solving to meet deliverables.

Plan and prioritize workload to meet deadlines based on business priorities.

Ensure production data is accurate. Keep purchase orders up to date with any changes to units, cost, and delivery. Ensure cross-functional launch data is entered in a timely manner and accurate.

Execute strong attention to detail ensuring key milestones are met.

Monitor trim inventory & support the production manager to place projection replenishment orders.

Negotiate product costs with vendors and ensure target margins are being met/exceeded.

Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with our vendor base with clear daily communication. Review WIP charts and time in action deadlines, costing, & fabric and trim approvals and ensure vendor partners receive prompt approvals and feedback.

Send projection orders to vendors and confirm bulk deliveries & time in action.

Follow up on QC issues and communicate with vendors on QC failures and reports.

Support product execution & work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Technical Design, Design, Merchandising, Planning, Ecomm, Operations, Logistics, DC.

Attend necessary pre-production and production meetings.

Continuously communicate to team members on product updates, approvals, and issues.

Track fit sample ETA’s and provide technical design team with accurate & up to date sample ETA’s.

Provide feedback on process creation and adoption, promote opportunities for training, identify inefficiencies & opportunities for improvements.

Support company goals related to Environmental & Social Responsibility.

Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested.

Qualifications/Experience

1-2+ years’ experience in Apparel Production

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Netsuite proficiency preferred

Exemplary interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication

Excellent computer skills

Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to strategize the objectives and drive the various initiatives of the Production department to be accomplished in a timely manner

Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change

Ability to proactively troubleshoot and problem solve

Passionate about working for an inclusive, values driven brand

Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful working environment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation

Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer

Able to life/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs

Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time

Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones

Must be able to access various areas of a given location

Total Rewards Package

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

A fun-filled, fast-paced work environment

Healthcare, Vision, Dental

• Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• This is a temporary, full-time, 6 month position.
  
  

Please email your resume to careers@shopdoen.com for consideration.

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