Fabric Manager

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About our client:

It is a privilege for us to represent this business which was founded in the 18th century! They are stable global international and have unsurpassed brand recognition. Our client is kind very ethical well run and is continuously improving and innovating they have the financial resources to employ and to retain the industrys top talent. We have enjoyed recruiting for this client because of the unique benefits and opportunities they provide for our candidates but it is also a pleasure to work for them because they are authentic decisive and move quickly. If you are remotely interested in finding out more do let us know asap - from previous experience recruiting for this client we know this job will be snatched up by a lucky candidate quickly. If you enjoy continuous improvement a flat structure and working/learning from the best in the world this job is for you. Our client has a very low staff turnover (mostly due to retirement) because they invest heavily in mentoring and hiring the right culture fit. You dont need to have every item listed below - if you are aspirational if you want to be promoted and recognised for making a contribution and if you want to have fun while earning money feel free to send us your CV and well do our very best to secure this unique and unparalleled opportunity. Our clients emphasis is on hiring the right person they do have a very well planned business and this is a new position so they are able to wait until March for the right person to start work. If waiting for your Feb bonus is a deterrent dont let it be - this client is able to make an offer now for a March or earlier start date.

What you will be doing:

Plan coordinate and control knitting operations to meet schedules maximise machine utilisation and accurately report daily production data.
Ensure knitted products meet all quality standards identify and resolve defects through root-cause analysis and collaborate with the Quality Department on inspections and corrective actions.
Lead mentor and supervise staff; conduct coaching and skills development; manage performance discipline absenteeism and ensure effective shift handovers and correct manning levels.
Oversee maintenance schedules ensure machine calibration troubleshoot technical issues and approve machine upgrades/replacements in collaboration with the Maintenance Team.
Monitor yarn usage and waste implement lean manufacturing to reduce costs and improve efficiency and ensure compliance with budgeted operational targets.
Ensure knitting operations comply with OHSA and company safety requirements conduct regular safety inspections and enforce safe working practices and PPE use.
Contribute to data driven decision making processes by sharing your thoughts via regular reports that might include metrics to involved stakeholders such as production output efficiency downtime and quality issues attend production meetings and communicate effectively with cross-functional departments (planning dyehouse sewing maintenance HR) - It is difficult to improve if you dont know what you have which is why this flat structure org structure is so attractive to those that want recognition and reward.

What our client is looking for:

A relevant technical qualification - would be advantageous
5 years in a textile preferably knitting environment would be ideal. Mentoring others/ leading teams/ previous reporting experience to business stakeholders would be beneficial.
Strong understanding of knitting machinery (technical and mechanical) knowledge of ISO standards lean principles and workplace safety.
Leadership and people management technical troubleshooting planning and organisation problem solving attention to detail and communication.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Job ID:

J107076

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer do visit our website - Manager textiles knitting operations quality maintenance lean manufacturing OHSA production data leadership

Required Skills:

Knitting Manager textiles knitting operations quality maintenance lean manufacturing OHSA production data leadership

About our client:It is a privilege for us to represent this business which was founded in the 18th century! They are stable global international and have unsurpassed brand recognition. Our client is kind very ethical well run and is continuously improving and innovating they have the financial resou...

About our client:

What you will be doing:

Plan coordinate and control knitting operations to meet schedules maximise machine utilisation and accurately report daily production data.
Ensure knitted products meet all quality standards identify and resolve defects through root-cause analysis and collaborate with the Quality Department on inspections and corrective actions.
Lead mentor and supervise staff; conduct coaching and skills development; manage performance discipline absenteeism and ensure effective shift handovers and correct manning levels.
Oversee maintenance schedules ensure machine calibration troubleshoot technical issues and approve machine upgrades/replacements in collaboration with the Maintenance Team.
Monitor yarn usage and waste implement lean manufacturing to reduce costs and improve efficiency and ensure compliance with budgeted operational targets.
Ensure knitting operations comply with OHSA and company safety requirements conduct regular safety inspections and enforce safe working practices and PPE use.
Contribute to data driven decision making processes by sharing your thoughts via regular reports that might include metrics to involved stakeholders such as production output efficiency downtime and quality issues attend production meetings and communicate effectively with cross-functional departments (planning dyehouse sewing maintenance HR) - It is difficult to improve if you dont know what you have which is why this flat structure org structure is so attractive to those that want recognition and reward.

What our client is looking for:

A relevant technical qualification - would be advantageous
5 years in a textile preferably knitting environment would be ideal. Mentoring others/ leading teams/ previous reporting experience to business stakeholders would be beneficial.
Strong understanding of knitting machinery (technical and mechanical) knowledge of ISO standards lean principles and workplace safety.
Leadership and people management technical troubleshooting planning and organisation problem solving attention to detail and communication.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.

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