Production Associate

Company: Woven
Location: Inglewood
Posted on: July 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description About the Role: This role will be based out of our Los Angeles warehouse and will report to the Production Director. The ideal candidate will own the entire production lifecycle from concept to launch, have an ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, wear multiple hats, and take a strong initiative. A proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication including email and meticulous attention to detail. They will strategize with other internal teams to ensure operational excellence. They will also run quality assessment to ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities: Partner with sales, design, logistics, distribution, and mills to manage the production and workflow at all stages in the production process Manage bespoke textile orders for high end clientele Act as a liaison for sales and design for custom and bespoke rug projects from concept through final inspection Responsible for oversight of the custom approval design process from initial artwork phase to production Offer solutions and production capabilities to our domestic and international based sales team Issue and track progress on purchase orders for stock, development, custom, and wholesale orders Communicate daily with network of overseas vendors to track production progress on open orders Proactively ensure timely deliveries for both stock and custom orders Work in tandem with design department for sample development and review for new collections Ensure SKU database is updated and accurately maintained, including cost, BOM---s, and all manufacturer information Utilize and review internal weekly system reports to maintain upkeep in the ERP system; Data entry and cataloging of key milestones in our internal system Ship reference samples, color poms, and necessary materials to vendors Review strike-offs and new development to confirm they meet visual and technical expectations Audit overseas inspection reports against order records; oversee and pull masters for stateside inspections for stock, development, and custom rugs Job Skills and Classifications: Minimum 3-5 years experience working with overseas production textiles, home goods, or a similar industry Experience managing administrative support Understanding of production calendar, process, and lead times Driven, independent, self starter with the ability to troubleshoot issues and present solutions to management Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Excel) and Google Suite (emphasis on Sheets) Basic retail math (experience working with multiple units of measure) Company Description What is Woven: We are passionate. We care deeply about the products we make and the people we make them with. We are always looking for ways to deepen the relationships we hold. We believe in doing everything we can to empower our team to do the best work they can. We are grounded. We are a very forward-thinking company but, at the same time, incredibly grounded. We don---t believe in taking shortcuts. We are dedicated to transparency around our process. We feel one of the greatest strengths you can have is to be an active listener. We are constantly learning from others and evolving as a company through that education. We want others to benefit from what we know so we are constantly sharing that knowledge. We are trailblazers. We are constantly pushing ideas forward to stay as innovative as possible. We seek inspiration from all corners of the planet. We invest time, money and energy into experiments. And are always open to new ideas. We want all of our employees to be curious, creative and unafraid to try new things.

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