Job Description

An opportunity has become available for a Production Supervisor position to join the Prestige Clothing.

Responsibilities

• Identify training required to develop a multi-skilled production line
• Pre-production meetings must be attended prior to On-Line date
• Ensure Line changeovers are done in the shortest possible time
• Ensure line is set up according to the line balancing sheet.
• Do Line balance to ensure full utilisation of staff
• Ensure lines achieve hourly target
• Follow the Production Plan and report deviations from the plan
• Ensure downtime is kept to a minimum by reporting faulty equipment immediately
• Ensure Bundle sheets information ties in with actual Cutwork delivered to line
• Maintain WIP levels by ensuring minimum garments on work stations
• Report Not In Full non-conformances immediately
• Ensure styles are manufactured to required quality standard
• Ensure style is off-line 24 hours prior to ASN date and time
• Ensure deliveries are in full to Cutting Order and POM
• Maintain needle policy
• Discipline of employees for misconduct or poor performance
• Record downtime accurately on MIS
• Do capacity checks and performance boosting to achieve hourly target
• Return all completed trims to the trim store after completion of style.

Requirements

• Grade 10
• Supervisory experience for 1 or more years
• Clothing industry experience would be advantageous
• Clear criminal record
• Garment construction knowledge
• Microsoft Office (Desirable)
• Good contactable references

Competencies And Behaviours For Success

• Team player
• Good communications skills
• Punctuality
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Persuading & Influencing Skills
• Leadership qualities

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