Careers

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 Business Analyst Intern to drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and data. 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 critical thinking and analytical skills and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different domains. 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:

• Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems, and documentation
• Create reports and visualizations based on business requirements
• Continuously test and monitor the integrity of data throughout the company
• Develop standard operating procedures, process maps, and training materials
• Coordinate systems implementation and optimization across all departments
• Run scheduled reports and provide ad-hoc reports, visualizations and analysis

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented and able to see patterns and exceptions in large data sets
• Strong data visualization skills
• Passion for learning and teaching others
• Exhibits initiative, and grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure while managing many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge of Excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Interest in the apparel industry
• Knowledge and interest in project management
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Fluent in Spanish

This is an on-site position that has a starting rate of $16.78/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. This is a 90 day paid internship conditional on the applicant’s performance. If performance expectations are met or exceeded during the internship, then they may be eligible to transition to full time employment. 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

Los Angeles Apparel es una fábrica de confección de ropa integrada verticalmente localizada en el corazón de South Central en Los Ángeles. Nuestra misión es hacer las cosas diferente: somos contrarios, enfocados en la sostenibilidad y eficacia pata poder avanzar a beneficio de nuestros clientes, nuestros trabajadores, nuestros accionistas, nuestra comunidad y el mundo

Estamos buscando un Técnico/Ingeniero en Automatización de Manufactura para apoyar y monitorear la automatización en la maquinaria de manufactura, impulsar esfuerzos de mejora continua y ahorro de costos, y poder entrenar a otros ingenieros de manufactura y técnicos que trabajan en el mantenimiento de la maquinaria.

Los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales incluyen:

• Proporcionar orientación técnica, capacitación y soporte para la resolución de problemas en todas las áreas de automatización.
• Realiza mantenimiento rutinario y proactivo en equipos de automatización para minimizar el tiempo de inactividad de la máquina, garantizar que el producto cumpla con las especificaciones y capacita a otros ingenieros y técnicos de fabricación.
• Analizar dibujos y esquemas de ingeniería, secuencias de operaciones de fabricación y especificaciones de procesos para determinar métodos y secuencias de montaje, mantenimiento y reparación.
• Reparar, retrabajar y calibrar conjuntos y sistemas hidráulicos y neumáticos para cumplir con las especificaciones y tolerancias operativas.
• Trabaja con vendedores y proveedores de las máquinas para mantenerse al tanto de la automatización de la manufactura de prendas de vestir.

Requisitos:

• Título técnico de 2 años, o entrenamiento técnico militar equivalente, o conocimiento relacionado con el trabajo demostrado.
• Pasión por aprender y enseñar a otros.
• Demuestra iniciativa, y posee un fuerte sentido de trabajo en equipo.
• Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión mientras se gestiona muchos proyectos simultáneamente

Otras cualidades que son un plus:

• Experiencia en Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica con especialización en robótica y automatización.
• Más de 2 años de experiencia en automatización de manufactura, idealmente en la industria de confección de ropa.
• Manejo fluido del inglés
  y español

Esta es una posición de tiempo completo con un salario inicial de $20.00 por hora durante un período de prueba de 90 días. Beneficios médicos y dentales, 401k y oportunidades de horas extras. Si el aplicante supera con éxito el período de prueba de 90 días, la compensación será de $25.00 por hora. No se requiere una carta de presentación.

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 Manufacturing QC Lead to oversee the organization’s Quality Management System. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for quality across the organization and will lead with influence. Applicant must be highly motivated, analytical, meticulous and possess effective leadership and mentoring skills.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Improves and enforces quality assurance standards, policies and procedures
• Oversees the quality assurance teams and provide coaching and feedback to employees
• Monitors all operations that affect quality, oversees quality testing and identifies gaps in testing and procedures
• Develops training plans for continuous improvement related to quality
• Develops corrective and preventive action plans using root cause methods to prevent and resolve quality issues
• Proactively identifies and resolves workflow and production issues which could impact quality
• Evaluates customers’ requirements to ensure customer satisfaction
• Collects, analyzes, and publishes quality assurance data and metrics
• Reports nonconformities to stakeholders to ensure immediate corrective action
• Works with internal and external suppliers to ensure material quality
• Reports safety hazards and work-related injuries immediately

Requirements:

• Supervisory experience in a quality assurance role in textiles or apparel manufacturing
• Thorough understanding of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Statistical Quality Tools
• Ability to use systematic approach for Root Cause Analysis
• Leadership, coaching and training skills and experience
• Exhibits initiative, grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Fluent in Spanish and English

Other qualities that are a plus:

• ASQ and/or AQI certifications
• Quality Systems (ISO 9001)
• Lean Six Sigma certifications

This is a full-time position on-site. Starting rate is $16.78/hour and may vary with experience. Benefits include medical and dental, 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

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 Junior Demand Planner to coordinate and maintain optimum inventory levels, identify sales trends, and analyze merchandising assortment. No prior work experience is necessary.

Applicants must be interested in apparel manufacturing and possess a knowledge of sales trends and seasonality. 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:

• Translates complex sets of data from many sources into actionable insights for the purpose of optimizing inventory levels, merchandise planning, and maximizing margins to improve financial performance
• Monitor product category sales and inventory levels including developing appropriate tools and analysis to ensure effective management of each category
• Analyze product assortment as well as identify trends in sales and monitor the timing and scope of seasonal changes
• Build sales and inventory reports and visualizations and also predictive forecasts for planning
• Coordinate with relevant departments and personnel for raw material planning and most effective production plans
• Ad hoc reporting on a daily basis with a vast range of requirements from requests of SKU performance over specific time periods to overall category performance and suggested replenishment information

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented, advanced analytical skills, and able to see patterns and exceptions in large data sets
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
• Adaptable and excels at problem-solving
• Basic understanding of inventory optimization, retail, and manufacturing operations
• Exhibits initiative, and grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Advanced knowledge of Excel - understanding of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions

Plus qualifications:

• APICS Certifications
• Interest in the apparel industry
• Knowledge of fashion trends and familiarity with the brand
• Fluent in Spanish

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $16.78/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

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 $16.78/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

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 an Inventory Control Associate to ensure the integrity of inventory is maintained and documented accordingly. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of all inventory entries and implementing inventory control process improvements.

Applicants must be highly organized individuals and exhibit a strong attention to detail. 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:

• Maintain integrity and accuracy of all inventory data according to company protocol
• Reviewing data for errors, correcting any inconsistencies, and analyzing root cause of discrepancies
• Perform regular cycle counts of inventory
• Perform all data entry with regard to inventory and cycle counts
• Recognize areas for improvements and participate in creating and executing appropriate solutions
• Maintain documentation for inventory control functions and processes

Requirements:

• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in new software systems
• Strong computer skills and data analysis skills focused on comparison and variance analysis
• Exhibits initiative, grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Advanced knowledge of excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Fluent in Spanish

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Basic knowledge of inventory control, POs, Invoices, and packing lists
• Interest in the apparel industry
• Interest in manufacturing processes

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $16.78/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration, please include your favorite car in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

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 Finished Textiles Associate to be responsible for organizing fabric inventory, maintaining the integrity of the information, as well as generating reports as needed. This is an entry-level position offering opportunities to learn about apparel manufacturing and warehousing in a fast-paced and rapidly growing work environment.

Applicant must be a highly motivated individual with an ability to think analytically, have a solid mathematics foundation, an interest in business, and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different departments. They must be exceptionally organized and understand the importance of completing tasks in a timely manner.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Organizes and oversees the textiles database ensuring timely entry of all required information needed for maintenance of accurate data
• Assists in the maintenance of the fabric inventory
• Facilitates communication with internal departments and external vendors, addressing any issues, challenges or questions
• Supports the quality control process of finished fabrics before being released for production
• Gains an understanding and awareness of raw material development process needed to create the finished product
• Scheduled and ad hoc reporting for Finished Fabric Inventory

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
• Exhibits initiative, grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Fluent in Spanish

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Basic knowledge of fabrics and textiles.
• Interest in the apparel industry
• Interest in manufacturing processes

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $16.78/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

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 Junior Managerial Accountant to manage cost analysis, inventory control, and financial reports. No prior work experience is necessary.

Applicants must be highly motivated individuals with critical thinking and analytical skills and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different domains. 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:

• Maintain integrity and accuracy of company costing systems
• Assist in overseeing and evaluating physical inventory cycle counts and related data discrepancies
• Develop a thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and garment construction in order to improve costing analysis
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Other financial and inventory analysis and reporting as required

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented and able to see patterns and exceptions in large data sets
• Strong data visualization skills
• Passion for learning and teaching others
• Exhibits initiative, and grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure while managing many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge of Excel - understanding of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Interest in the apparel industry
• Fluent in Spanish

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $16.78/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

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 Wholesale Operations Associate to assist in facilitating and promoting the growth of improved processes and procedures within our wholesale business. This is an entry-level position offering opportunities to learn about apparel manufacturing and warehousing in a fast-paced and rapidly growing work environment.

Applicant must be a highly motivated individual with an ability to think analytically, have a solid mathematics foundation, an interest in business, and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different departments. They must be exceptionally organized and understand the importance of completing tasks in a timely manner.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist in day-to-day business operations
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy of physical inventory
• Wholesale website maintenance and management
• Generate thorough sales and inventory reports
• Identify areas for improvements and engage in the facilitation of solutions

Requirements:

• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in new software systems
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for learning and teaching others
• Advanced experience with Excel, Google Sheets, understanding of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions
• Ability to work under pressure while managing many projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Interest in the apparel industry
• Distribution warehouse experience
• Customer service experience
• Shopify experience

This is a full time position, starting rate is $16.78/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. In order to be eligible for this position, please include the name of your favorite song in the last line of your resume.