E-3 Visa Production Associate Jobs
Production Associate roles in U.S. manufacturing, food production, and logistics qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and meets the specialty occupation standard. The E-3 has no lottery and renews indefinitely, giving Australian professionals a stable path to long-term U.S. employment.
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Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Production
From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results-driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE:
The Associate Production Manager contributes to the seasonal production process by assisting with the placement, execution, and follow-up of manufacturing orders and by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.
Strategy & Innovation
- Communicate and coordinate all aspects from material data management, production placement to arrival into distribution centers. Working within the teams’ process and willing to make suggestions for areas of improvement.
Operations and Results
- This role interacts with all department from design, merchandising, finance, operations, logistics and our warehouse team.
- Access IBT system validate and push materials to SAP. Access shared drives: perform daily tracking of goods on order, in progress (WIP) and in-transit to ensure timely delivery according to development calendar; create and distribute production status report; follow-up with vendors, factories and Design/Merchandising as needed.
- Partner with merchandisers to confirm accuracy of size breaks, tickets, and item information is communicated to our China office and vendors.
- Create, revise, input and maintain production orders and monitor transmission to factories; file and maintain records of purchase orders (POs); receive and track all pre-production samples and stock deliveries.
- Track non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors, where appropriate.
- Provide general administrative support to the team as needed.
Customers & Relationships
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
Leadership & Teams
- The ideal candidate should have traits of tenacity, assertiveness, and confidence. Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
OUR BEST FIT CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE:
- 3 years relevant experience in jewelry production and sourcing.
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous.
- Basic knowledge of jewelry manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Pivot Tables.
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
SALARY RANGE: $66,300 - $72,000
At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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About us:
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Production
From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results-driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE:
The Associate Production Manager contributes to the seasonal production process by assisting with the placement, execution, and follow-up of manufacturing orders and by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.
Strategy & Innovation
- Communicate and coordinate all aspects from material data management, production placement to arrival into distribution centers. Working within the teams’ process and willing to make suggestions for areas of improvement.
Operations and Results
- This role interacts with all department from design, merchandising, finance, operations, logistics and our warehouse team.
- Access IBT system validate and push materials to SAP. Access shared drives: perform daily tracking of goods on order, in progress (WIP) and in-transit to ensure timely delivery according to development calendar; create and distribute production status report; follow-up with vendors, factories and Design/Merchandising as needed.
- Partner with merchandisers to confirm accuracy of size breaks, tickets, and item information is communicated to our China office and vendors.
- Create, revise, input and maintain production orders and monitor transmission to factories; file and maintain records of purchase orders (POs); receive and track all pre-production samples and stock deliveries.
- Track non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors, where appropriate.
- Provide general administrative support to the team as needed.
Customers & Relationships
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
Leadership & Teams
- The ideal candidate should have traits of tenacity, assertiveness, and confidence. Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
OUR BEST FIT CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE:
- 3 years relevant experience in jewelry production and sourcing.
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous.
- Basic knowledge of jewelry manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Pivot Tables.
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
SALARY RANGE: $66,300 - $72,000
At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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Translate your Australian qualifications early
U.S. employers often don't recognize Australian three-year bachelor's degrees as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree. Get a credential evaluation from a USCIS-accepted service before applying so your qualifications support the specialty occupation requirement.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filings
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification data center for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for production or operations roles. These employers already understand the E-3 visa process and are less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns.
Frame your role as specialty occupation in applications
Production Associate titles vary widely. Emphasize degree-specific responsibilities like process engineering, quality systems, or supply chain analysis in your resume and cover letter. Roles that require any bachelor's degree won't qualify, so the position description needs to specify your field.
Confirm your offer letter specifies full-time employment
The E-3 requires a bona fide job offer with defined duties and a start date. Part-time or contract arrangements complicate the LCA filing with DOL. Verify before accepting that your offer letter describes a permanent, full-time position with your direct employer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and filing errors at this stage can delay your start date by weeks.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your consulate interview
E-3 consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth routinely ask about your ties to Australia. Bring evidence of ongoing connections such as property ownership, family, or professional licenses, alongside your employment offer and certified LCA.
E-3 Visa Production Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Production Associate jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Production Associate roles filtered specifically for E-3 sponsorship. Most standard job boards don't let you filter by visa type, so you end up cold-approaching employers who have no sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are already set up to sponsor Australian nationals, which significantly shortens your search.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Production Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Production Associate role qualifies if it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or supply chain management. Roles where any degree field is acceptable, or where no degree is actually required in practice, won't meet the specialty occupation standard. The job description your employer provides to DOL for the LCA filing determines this, not the job title alone.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Production Associate roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a random lottery, meaning most applicants aren't selected even if fully qualified. For Production Associate roles that meet the specialty occupation standard, the E-3 is a far more predictable path for Australian nationals. Both visas require DOL certification of an LCA and a qualifying employer.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 in a Production Associate role?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filing and a new E-3 visa stamp before or at the time you start with the new employer. A promotion within the same company that changes your job duties significantly may also require a new LCA. You can't simply transfer an existing E-3 to a new employer the way some other visa categories allow, so build in several weeks of lead time when planning a job change.