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
- Clear, 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, solid supplier relationships and consistent execution through busy seasonal periods.