Key Responsibilities: 

Accountable for the laying, cutting, stamping and sorting of outwork on a large scale for multiple production lines  Accountable for overseeing a department with a staff compliment of over 100 employees  Accountable for Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling of assets and staff  Management of constant flow of fabric  Ensuring Caledon factory production lines are fed timeously with correct components  Accountable for managing automated and manual cutting technology  Responsible for planning the Cutting Room Workflow on a daily, bi weekly and 2-month plan  Accountable to review continuous assessments relating to cost reduction initiatives: IE Waste Management  Ensuring quality standards are met in accordance with Standard Order of Process  Optimization of Fabric Utilization  Accountable for the review and sign off on job reconciliations  Maintaining Reject, Rework and Recut rate  Employee Relations - Ensure general discipline is maintained according to TFG Policy and Procedures Daily reporting of absence counts to Caledon HR Department Ensure good housekeeping is maintained    Ensure the department is in line with Health and Safety regulations Implementation of individual development plans and identifying training needs  Attendance and coordination of daily Cutting Room team meetings  Qualifications and Experience: 5 years + Clothing Manufacturing experience (Essential) Grade 12 National Diploma or Degree in Fabric Technology or similar (Advantageous) Experience with style man and fast react (Advantageous)

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Management Experience (Essential) Experience in cost management  Knowledge and Experience in Waste Management   Behaviours:  Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

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