Cutting Room Manager - Maitland at The Foschini Group

About the position

Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the laying, cutting, stamping and sorting of outwork on a large scale for multiple production lines
• Accountable for overseeing a department with a staff compliment of over 100 employees
• Accountable for Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling of assets and staff
• Management of constant flow of fabric
• Ensuring Caledon factory production lines are fed timeously with correct components
• Accountable for managing automated and manual cutting technology
• Responsible for planning the Cutting Room Workflow on a daily, bi weekly and 2-month plan
• Accountable to review continuous assessments relating to cost reduction initiatives: IE Waste Management
• Ensuring quality standards are met in accordance with Standard Order of Process
• Optimization of Fabric Utilization
• Accountable for the review and sign off on job reconciliations
• Maintaining Reject, Rework and Recut rate
• Employee Relations - Ensure general discipline is maintained according to TFG Policy and Procedures
• Daily reporting of absence counts to Caledon HR Department
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained
• Ensure the department is in line with Health and Safety regulations
• Implementation of individual development plans and identifying training needs
• Attendance and coordination of daily Cutting Room team meetings

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 years + Clothing Manufacturing experience (Essential)
• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Fabric Technology or similar (Advantageous)
• Experience with style man and fast react (Advantageous)

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Management Experience (Essential)
• Experience in cost management
• Knowledge and Experience in Waste Management

Behaviours:

• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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