Production Coordinator – Schoolwear
Melbourne | Full-time | Garment Production
We are seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to join an established and growing schoolwear business. This is a hands-on role coordinating garment production from pre-production samples through to bulk delivery, working closely with overseas suppliers and internal sales teams.
The role
- Manage a high volume of production orders and pre-production samples annually
- Coordinate production across an approved supplier base in China and Vietnam
- Review production documentation, approvals, pricing and supplier allocations
- Monitor production milestones, identify risks and proactively manage delivery timelines
- Coordinate seasonal, high-volume production cycles
- Build strong relationships with overseas suppliers and internal sales teams
- Assist with quality issues, replenishment orders and freight coordination
- Contribute to improving production processes, systems and workflow consistency
About you
- Previous experience in garment production
- Direct experience in schoolwear or uniform manufacturing
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end garment production lifecycle
- Experience managing pre-production samples and bulk production orders
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple orders and competing deadlines
- Explicit, calm and proactive communication style
- Fluent Chinese or Vietnamese would be highly regarded
Success in this role will look like:
Accurate and efficient order management, early identification of production risks, strong supplier relationships and consistent execution through busy seasonal periods.
If you have schoolwear or uniform production experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.