Pre-Production Manager – Leisure Design Centre

Our Team has a new and exciting opportunity available for a creative, enthusiastic, and driven Pre-Production Manager to join the current team in a rapidly growing division.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, brand profile and be self-motivated and actively involved in the end-to-end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting, and dynamic retail environment.

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.

Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.