Production Assistant, Accessories & Legwear - United Legwear and Apparel Company

Company Description
Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company. 

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.  

We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.  

If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you! 

For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://www.unitedlegwear.com

*United Legwear & Apparel Company is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we do not currently sponsor visas. Also, please note that United Legwear & Apparel Company has partnered with USCIS and participates in their E-Verify program.

Job Summary:
The Production Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Production team in the day-to-day operations in their designated area (accessories or bodywear/legwear). This position will be involved in daily projects and responsibilities such as sample management, product testing, factory compliance, and quality.

Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):
• Request, track and review pre-production and top of production samples
• Maintain sample tracking sheet and submitting samples to licensor
• Review and manage trim layouts such as packaging, UPC stickers and other label requirements.
• Gather customer compliant requirements from sales and communicate such to vendors for accurate labeling.
• Build customer specific labeling worksheet.
• Daily communication with overseas vendors.
• Track samples with our overseas vendors and maintain internal sample tracking sheets.
• Work closely with design, packaging, and development team for samples.
• Report directly to the production manager or director for sample and trim timelines.
• Work with Compliance-QA Team to obtain product fiber contents.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• High School Diploma and prior office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in Production a plus.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office, database systems, email and internet.
• Good written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication with clients and other employees.
• Good organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly with keen attention to detail and follow-up.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000 

This is an on-site position at our NYC office. 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

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