Production Coordinator 14-month Maternity Leave Contract

Martket Textile
CA - British Columbia - British Columbia
January 6, 2025

Martket is a dynamic and award-winning agency with cross-functional operations in medical devices, consumer textiles, and branded merchandise. As Production Coordinator, you will play an important hybrid role that involves both administrative tasks and technical development responsibilities, requiring a combination of organizational, technical, and communication skills in our fast-growing Martket Textile Division, on a 14-month maternity leave contract.

Martket Textile is a registered manufacturer and decorator of fashion and consumer textiles. Our in-house textile services include fashion design, cut & sew manufacturing, contract apparel decoration, and retail finishing. We design and manufactures activewear and lifestyle apparel under our own brand Tonic Active and are a proud private-label manufacturing and decoration partner to various other fashion brands and retailers. Our Made in Canada manufacturing operations feature both small-batch and mid-scale production capabilities, while our vertically integrated approach allows our brand partners to streamline operations, optimize supply chain management, ensure product quality, and maintain a competitive edge without having to outsource offshore.

Martket is a proud member of the BC Apparel and Gear Association (BCAGA), a collective of Apparel and Gear professionals united through passion and commitment to bring BC's brand's together to create a future that supports local industry growth and sustainability goals.

1. Administrative Duties:

Managing Textile office operations, including organizing meetings, maintaining schedules, and handling correspondence.
Handling paperwork such as filing documents, processing invoices, and maintaining records.
Providing administrative support to other team members or departments as needed.

2. Technical Development Responsibilities:

Collaborating with technical teams to develop and implement solutions/projects.
Conducting research and analysis to identify technical requirements and opportunities for improvement.
Assisting in the design and development of technical solutions, products, and processes.
Testing and troubleshooting technical systems, and equipment.
Providing technical support and training to team members.
Documenting technical processes, procedures, and specifications.

3. Project Management:

Assisting in project planning, scheduling, and coordination.
Monitoring project progress and ensuring that timelines and objectives are met.
Communicating project updates and coordinating tasks between different internal teams.

4. Communication and Liaison:

Serving as a point of contact between internal teams and external clients.
Facilitating communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical team members.
Communicating technical information or requirements to non-technical audiences in a clear and understandable manner.

5. Problem Solving and Decision Making:

Identifying and addressing administrative or technical issues that arise during projects or operations.
Making decisions and recommendations based on technical analysis, data, and best practices.

6. Continuous Improvement:

Participating in process improvement initiatives to streamline administrative and technical workflows.
Staying updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to suggest improvements or innovations

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

1-3 years of related experience in textile production, fashion design, project management and/or office administration.
Post-Secondary Education (preferred)
Valid Driver's License (vehicle not required)
Proven experience in administrative support and coordination roles.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with both in-house production teams and external brand partners.
Experience with project management tools and techniques is a plus.
Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working in various cloud-based software programs, including Microsoft 365 productivity apps (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.)

MARTKET BENEFITS

Full-Time, salary-based compensation
2 weeks paid vacation, plus paid personal time off while office is closed between Christmas and New Year's
Extended Health Care and Dental Benefits after 3 months
Professional development opportunities
Work from our Vancouver, BC Headquarters with on-site Production Studio and Design Lab (on TransLink bus route and close to Gilmore and Rupert Skytrain Stations)

Martket is an equal opportunity employer, and we pride ourselves in having a diverse work culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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