Workshop Supervisor

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: SW005259/TC

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Somerset West. A well-established retailer has an immediate vacancy for an experienced Workshop Supervisor with at least 10 years experience in a sewing workshop environment to join their team

Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior role or sewing function within a textile manufacturing environment
Be highly skilled in a specialist area of textile production (cutting, sewing, finishing)
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve
Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Excellent production planning skills; balancing jobs and resources
Fine attention to detail; perform quality assurance
Reliable and punctual with reliable transport to and from Fabric Centre in Somerset West
10 year experience in a sewing workshop environment
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring production is met efficiently and effectively
Manage a team of sewing machinists and cutters, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to optimize productivity and quality
Experienced in cutting and sewing able to step in to assist team or advise technically
Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality control standards to ensure a safe work environment and consistent product quality
Collaborate with other departments (printing, sales consultants, management) to streamline processes and address any production challenges.
Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules, coordinating repairs or replacements as needed to minimize downtime
Provide stock counts on raw materials and supplies necessary for production, maintaining adequate inventory levels while minimizing waste
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall department performance
Provide daily feedback, reporting and complete order/invoice documentation

In return, a competitive salary is on offer

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.