Junior Project Manager
Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.
We are seeking a proactive Junior Project Manager to coordinate projects across different domains and drive them to completion. No prior work experience is necessary. This is an entry-level position offering opportunities to learn about apparel manufacturing and warehousing in a fast-paced and rapidly growing work environment.
Applicants must be highly motivated individuals with excellent organization skills and sense of teamwork and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different areas. They must be ready to learn, exceptionally organized, and understand the importance of deadlines and schedules. Must either be pursuing or have a Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least 2 references.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Pro-actively manage projects from inception through to delivery by creating project milestones, projected delivery dates, Gantt charts and other tools and visualizations
- Preparing, scheduling, and documenting meetings and providing feedback for all stakeholders
- Provides project tracking, planning, documentation and analysis including calculating ROI
- Develop standard operating procedures, process maps, and training materials
- Coordinate systems implementation and optimization across all departments
- Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems, and documentation
- Project domains include: IT, Software Implementation, Production, Finance, and other areas
Requirements
- Ability to work under pressure while managing many projects simultaneously
- Ability to prioritize work and exhibits strong time management skills
- Ability to work effectively and persuasively with people at all levels
- Exhibits initiative, and grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork and follow through
- Attention to detail and timelines
- Ability to learn new software and systems
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Other qualities that are a plus:
- Interest in the apparel industry
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Fluent in Spanish
This is a full-time position, starting rate is $17.87/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.
For consideration, please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.
*Must be based in Los Angeles Area