Zimmermann
Production Assistant
company: | Zimmermann |
job title: | Production Assistant |
location: | Rosebery |
work type: | Full-time |
level: | Junior |
Role Description
Zimmermann is seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Assistant to join our Swimwear team. This role is pivotal in supporting the production lifecycle, from sample coordination to shipment preparation, and ensuring seamless communication with suppliers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Sample Coordination: Liaise with suppliers and factories to ensure timely delivery of salesman and shipment samples. Monitor progress and support weekly WIP meetings.
- Shipment Preparation: Barcode verification, garment measurements, and handover to warehouse. Process sample invoices for approval and payment.
- System Management: Use AP21 and PLM to generate barcodes, raise production orders, issue components, and maintain WIP lines.
- Logistics Support: Track and distribute parcels, and coordinate outgoing shipments.
- General Support: Assist with seasonal trackers, sample reviews, bulk production planning, and quality testing. Escalate issues to the Production Manager.
- Supplier Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and factories, understanding their strengths and specialties.
- Quality Assurance: Support colour matching, external testing, and ensure alignment with master references and production standards.
KEY SKILLS
- Tertiary course in Fashion and/or Textiles and preferably have at least 1 year of work experience in a similar business.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and familiarity with production management software is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
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