What is a Production Coordinator?
A Production Coordinator is responsible for supervising all the efforts that take design collections through the process of mass production. This means taking responsibility for scheduling, inventory, quality control, and team management. A production coordinator in the fashion industry may be required to oversee production floor activity as well as scheduling, event coordination, public relations, and travel details.An ideal candidate for this position is flexible and always prepared. Organizational skills and the willingness to work long hours are a must. The recruiting experts at Fourth Floor take on the responsibility of screening skilled candidates and matching them with the right companies. Whether you're seeking a production coordinator you can count on or you're an applicant looking to further your career, you can rely on Fourth Floor as your go-to recruiting agency partner.
Production Coordinator Qualifications
A Production Coordinator requires a unique skill-set and the ability to perform multiple functions at any given time. Flexibility and the willingness to travel are a must, as well as organization and communication skills. A production coordinator is often the liaison between production staff, vendors, and production managers.A college degree may not be required for the position, but a bachelor's degree in a relevant field as well as courses in manufacturing could be a plus. A keen understanding of manufacturing, merchandising, and design will be essential for the successful production coordinator, ensuring they have what it takes to complete the quality control tasks necessary to create a smooth-running operation.
Duties of a Production Coordinator
- Communicate between design and sales teams as well as overseas factories
- Track and organize inventory and purchase orders
- Keep a keen eye on production, tracking and detecting any issues
- Work with buying team to run and analyze sales reports
- Ensure product quality and submit feedback to factories on fit, color, fabric, and trim
Interview Questions to Ask
Asking the right interview questions when hiring a production coordinator is key. When interviewing, we recommend engaging in thoughtful conversations and purposeful relationship building. Here are some starter questions to consider when hiring a production coordinator:
- What do you view as the most important qualities of a production coordinator?
- Can you describe a project you were assigned in one of your previous roles and how you approached it?
- What made you interested in working with our company?
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