Production Associate

 

Position Description

Position Title: Product and Brand Services - Production Associate

Status: Full time

Location: Zumiez Home Office – Lynnwood, WA

Salary: $26.44 - $28.85/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, 401k, Product Discount

 

Do you want to work with creative people at a growing company with loads of opportunity?  Do you want to surround yourself in an office environment where jeans, hoodies, and shorts are the standard with skateboards flying down the hallways (and maybe a dog or 2)?

If you answered yes, then Zumiez is just that place and has the position for you!  Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles.  Headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, Zumiez operates over 700 stores in North America, Europe, and Australia.  We operate under the names Zumiez in North America, Blue Tomato in Europe, and Fast Times in Australia.

The Zumiez Product and Brand Services (PBS) team is responsible for over 30 unique brands spanning various categories including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hard goods.  These brands are comprised of private label, licensed, and owned brands.

The PBS Sourcing and Production team is looking for a Production Associate to support our raw materials and production workflow. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑obsessed, and loves keeping information clean and accurate. We need someone who thrives in Excel, communicates clearly with vendors and internal partners, and enjoys keeping multiple calendars on track. This person should be eager to learn how product moves from concept to delivery and excited to grow a career in production and supply chain operations.

We operate in a streamlined, agile environment that fosters autonomy, ownership, and empowered decision‑making, giving you space to take on meaningful responsibilities and drive results.

 

You know how to:

• Work in Microsoft Office programs including Excel
• Problem solve through critical thinking
• Take initiative and prioritize workload
• Learn through hands‑on experience and real‑world problem‑solving rather than formal manuals or training programs
• Support and adhere to multiple calendars with internal and external partners 

 

You’ll need to:

Raw Materials Management

• Book, track, and manage raw material commitments with vendors
• Communicate directly with vendors and buyers, and internal teams regarding raw material needs, changes, and follow‑up
• Monitor and maintain the raw material contingency checkbook and flag risks or shortages as needed
• Ensure raw material delivery aligns with production timelines and calendar dates

Social Compliance and Audit Support

• Assist in monitoring social compliance requirements and ensure vendors remain compliant with company standards
• Review incoming social audits, identify issues, and follow up with the third‑party audit partner to ensure corrective actions are addressed when needed
• Help maintain accurate compliance documentation and audit tracking

Production and PO Support

• Assist team as needed with writing and maintaining finished goods purchase orders

Calendar & Cross Functional Coordination

• Support multiple time & action (TAC) calendars and help ensure deadlines are met
• Communicate production or raw material risks to internal partners and escalate issues when needed
• Coordinate with internal teams including Buying, Design, Production, and Sourcing
• Support multiple product calendars and manage deadlines with both internal teams and vendors

General Responsibilities

• Assist on projects as assigned
• Maintain accurate data across relevant systems and tools
• Embrace and foster the Zumiez Culture and Brand