Pre-Production Manager – Leisure Design Centre

Pre-Production Manager – Leisure Design Centre

Location : Cape Town

Job level : Mid

Reference : #96433

Company : Cape Union Mart

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

Job Related Behavioural Competencies

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.

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