Production Supervisor (44 weekly) - Prestige Clothing - Caledon

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the production line and ensure quality standards. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring timely line changeovers, and maintaining production standards. Candidates should have supervisory experience, garment construction knowledge, and a clear criminal record. This role contributes to a dynamic team environment within a purpose-led business focused on growth.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience for 1 or more years.
• Clothing industry experience would be advantageous.
• Clear criminal record.
• Garment construction knowledge.
• Good contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Identify training required to develop a multi-skilled production line.
• Ensure line changeovers are done in the shortest possible time.
• Follow the Production Plan and report deviations from the plan.
• Ensure styles are manufactured to required quality standard.
• Record downtime accurately on MIS.

Skills

Team player

Good communications skills

Punctuality

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Persuading & Influencing Skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Applications can be emailed to: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

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\u2019s 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.

Are you with us?

About The Team

Our manufacturing team is a key partner to our apparel businesses. They work tirelessly to create our products, making sure they meet exacting quality standards. They are responsible for operating and maintaining machinery, producing products, and preparing them for shipping.