Position: Production Assitant

Job Description

Production Assistant

Kathmandu, Nepal 

The Production Assistant is responsible for overseeing all processes involved in the production of new and current GGP products made in Nepal. In addition to the specific responsibilities listed below, the assistant will be GGP’s point-person in Nepal, working closely with GGP’s Product Development & Production Director in New York. As a liaison between GGP and our artisan partners in Nepal, the production assistant will be responsible for communicating design revisions, updates, challenges, and all other relevant information to GGP’s artisan partners in Nepal. 

Production Responsibilities 

Planning and Information Management

• Maintain production calendar for each artisan entity in Nepal and develop production timelines to ensure the timely delivery of all pending orders.
• Review all design specs created by GGP’s designers and Product Development & Production Director and ensure that they are clear and comprehensive for Nepali artisans.
• Maintain seasonal product logs, updating for accuracy and notating as necessary.
• Create reference sheets for products, as necessary, filing relevant documents and details in shared Drive. 
• Organize all Nepali product codes, color codes and product photos in Excel with all product info for the artisan entities to reference and follow.
• Regularly gather and maintain files of product catalogs and reference samples from Nepal partners.

Communication

• Maintain regular communications with artisan partners, as required, using any and all communication tools optimal for artisan partners. 
• Visit GGP’s artisan partners in Nepal on a regular basis and be available to visit as issues arise. 
• Communicate production updates to the Product Development & Production Director. 
• Maintain daily and timely communication with the Product Development & Production Director. 

Purchase Orders

• Receive and review purchase orders (POs) to Nepali artisan partners for all reorders, product samples and new orders.
• Track and manage all pending POs.

Quality Control

• Review incoming samples and provide feedback until final prototypes are approved for production.
• Perform quality control on product samples and production orders, and convey production or quality issues to the Product Development & Production Director and Nepali artisan partners.

Product Sourcing, Production Services and Shipping

• Knowledge of raw materials available in the local market and how to source regionally.
• Work closely with current Exporters to ship GGP products efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Identify and oversee additional craft services needed for custom projects.  This may include printers, metal workers, screen printing, etc.

Qualifications:

●      Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

●      Strong design skills and production experience.

●      Great attention to detail and quality control.

●      Motivated by GGP’s mission.

●      The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

●      Managerial experience is beneficial.

●      Experience or knowledge of materials and techniques pertaining to fibers & textiles.

Hours & Compensation

This is a part-time position; salary commensurate with experience.

GGP is an equal opportunity employer

Application Process:

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by September 15th  Indicate “Production Assistant” in the subject line of your email.