Pre-Production Manager – Leisure Design Centre at Cape Union Mart

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pre-Production Manager to oversee our production operations. The ideal candidate will ensure that the pre-production processes run reliably and efficiently. You must be a pre-production whiz dedicated to boosting productivity and managing critical path. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for leading high-performing teams, we would like to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations,
• Manage workflow of Pre-production team
• Manage costing process
• Be responsible for pre-production output, product quality, and on-time handover to our factory.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets.
• Be able to work with cross-functional departments related to production to make sure deadlines are met.
• Promotes the adherence of the product calendar by ensuring the efficient collaboration and coordination between cross-functional partners, including Design, R&D, Merchandising, and Materials.
• Research new sources of manufacturing and industry best practices to ensure continual process improvement and long-term vision.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pre-Production Manager in the manufacturing sector,
• Degree or Diploma in clothing management
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and production processes, as well as pre-production processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills,
• Able to create accountability and lead by example,
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude and a focus on solutions.
• Excellent understanding of garment costing and construction
• Effective project management, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Must be sharp, deadline focused and motivated

Job Related Behavioural Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial mindset, results-driven
• Self-starter - ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proven prioritization, time management, and project management skills
• Team Player and ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively.
• Ability to work in a pressurized and fast paced environment.
• Deadline and outcomes focused.
• Methodical, detail-orientated, and accurate.