Production Assistant
Pangaia, Portugal
Job Description
PANGAIA X (Confidential), Production Assistant
who we are
Welcome to PANGAIA, a materials science company on a mission to save our environment. We are a global collective of one heart and many hands scientists, technologists, designers creating essential products from innovative tech and bio-engineered materials.
We design products for living in, for any situation and for basic needs. We create our products with smart technology and use as many sustainable amp; recyclable elements as possible.
We are starting a movement. Designing a better future.
about this role
PANGAIA is searching for a Production Assistant for a new, exciting venture that will be launching in partnership with PANGAIA. You will be responsible for the overall execution and development of a specified set of products, from concept through production. This role aims to collaborate with Product Design, Garment Tech and Production teams to execute product initiatives. You will coordinate and keep the fabric/trim/supplier deliverables on time and within quality and costing targets and go above and beyond to ensure the right product is developed in accordance with the company requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to grow their career, who think out of the box to join a team at an exciting new venture, where your input can have more weight and where you will be encouraged to bring ideas to life and implement innovative ways of working.
a day in the life
- Management of production timelines, monitoring of fabric inventory and responsible for replenishment orders, creating and reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions
- Work closely with production partners and monitor production status of all orders by tracking orders from PO to Ship
- Follow-up with external factories to support Product Developer along development process and ensure production of samples are executed correctly and timely (fabrics, trims and garments)
- Request, maintain and document raw material testing (lab dips and bulk submits creating library, tracking approvals, and maintaining records)
- Assist in forecasting, to help supply chain partners in planning production capacity (mills; dye-houses; garment manufacturers)
- Assist in the management of sourcing activities, identifying and onboarding of new vendors and support tech teams along system integration processes
- Cross-functional interaction with all departments to communicate production status and exceptions
Requirements
- 3+ years of production assistant/coordinator experience within apparel industry
- Must have basic knowledge of garment construction, as well as technical knowledge of production and costing
- Proven experience in managing production orders and monitoring status across multiple tiers (end-to-end value chain)
- Strong data management and data analysis skills, in particular related to forecasting and replenishment activities to support production and capacity planning
- Experience in sourcing new vendors and effectively onboarding them
- Passion for sustainability and knowledge of current environmental issues surrounding consumer product
- Strong communication and collaboration with cross functional partners required
- Experience in a high-growth start-up environment is preferable
- Written and oral fluency in both Portuguese and English, with the ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately communicate technical product issues
desired strengths
- You are curious, with an interest in learning and willing to grow and try new things
- You are flexible and proactive, with a self-motivated working style and strong problem-solving skills
- You are very motivated, hard-working and are comfortable working at a fast pace
- You are able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and manage your time appropriately
- You are able to build and maintain valuable relationships with your colleagues
- You are a team player with excellent communication amp; interpersonal skills
NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Pangaia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilit