Production Coordinator/ Manager | Womenswear Apparel

Are you a highly organised, detail-driven professional who thrives on keeping production on track and on time? We're looking for a Production Coordinator to join a business that lives and breathes great product — managing the critical path from order placement through to delivery.

This is a fantastic chance for someone who loves structure, problem-solves under pressure, and wants to build a career at the heart of production and supply chain within apparel.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Buying, Design and Sourcing teams, you'll be the key link between the business and its suppliers — ensuring every order, sample and shipment moves smoothly through production, on time and to spec. You'll play a critical role in keeping the range on track from order confirmation through to store delivery, while building strong, trusted relationships with local and offshore manufacturing partners. This will start as an initial 2 month contract with the potential to extend into a permanent position.

What You'll Do

- Manage the production critical path, tracking key milestones from order placement through to ex-factory and delivery
- Liaise directly with local and offshore suppliers and manufacturers to track order status, production timelines and shipment updates
- Coordinate and track fit, proto and pre-production samples, following up on approvals and comments with suppliers
- Raise, amend and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across quantities, costings and delivery dates




- Monitor production timelines and proactively flag and resolve delays, quality issues or shipment risks
- Maintain accurate production data in the PLM/ERP system, including order status, specs and delivery tracking
- Coordinate freight, logistics and customs documentation in partnership with the supply chain team
- Track and report on delivery performance, highlighting risks and driving resolution with suppliers
- Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Production and Buying teams
- Build strong working relationships across Buying, Design, Sourcing, Planning and Logistics

What You'll Bring

- Prior experience in a production, sourcing or supply chain coordination role within apparel or fashion retail
- Excellent organisational skills with genuine attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with offshore suppliers and manufacturers
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; experience with PLM or ERP systems highly regarded
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to problem-solve under pressure
- A team player who's equally comfortable working autonomously

Why This Role

This is a genuine opportunity to build your career within a supportive team that values development, collaboration and hands-on exposure to the full production process. You'll gain broad exposure across sourcing, production and supply chain, with a clear pathway to grow your skills and progress within the business.

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📌 Production Manager - Womens Apparel (Melbourne)
🏢 Planning Talent
📍 Melbourne