Decor Production Manager at Woolworths

Job Advert Summary    

• Join Woolworths in Cape Town as a Decor Production Manager and lead our dynamic Visual Production team to deliver innovative and high-quality visual decor solutions. In this key role within our Brand & Marketing division, you will manage production processes, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and drive sustainability by sourcing eco-friendly materials. Your expertise in print technology, supplier management, and budget oversight will be essential to maintaining our brand's excellence. Collaborate closely with creative, design, and marketing teams to execute captivating visual concepts that support our business goals.
• Woolworths offers a vibrant work culture committed to innovation, quality, and transformation, providing opportunities for growth and development. If you bring strong project management, negotiation, and team leadership skills along with a passion for quality production, apply now to be part of a leading South African retailer shaping the future of fashion and lifestyle.

Minimum Requirements    

• Project management skills
• Analytical ability: Analyse and interpret information.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant production / print experience
• Repro knowledge and experience
• Understanding of the Retail environment / climate
• Creative awareness
• Conflict management
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Line manager experience including strong coaching and mentoring background.
• Understanding of design, production, and print processes
• Business acumen
• Spatial, dimensional, and proportional orientation
• Visual discernment, colour distinction and co-ordination
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Results driven and pro-active
• Planning and organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Budgeting skills
• PC literacy: MS Word, Advanced MS Excel, Oracle
• Ability to work in a stressful environment

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage the development, recruitment, retention of a competent and motivated Visual Production team.
• Lead and manage the daily operations of the print production processes, the manufacturing of hardware props and the dispatch thereof, on time delivery and within budget.
• Remain up to date with the latest international and local print technologies, including most recent substrates.
• Source sustainable materials and printing processes in line with the Good Business Journey (GBJ) strategy.
• Plan and forecast the distribution of print and hardware manufacturing requirements in accordance with VM annual planning, to prevent tailbacks and manage risks.
• Manage and track production projects across all portfolios ensuring production team adherence to critical path.
• Source new suppliers to ensure newness and innovation.
• Consult with print suppliers to ensure prompt deliveries and drive process.
• Source and audit new suppliers that adhere to good governance.
• Source competitive quotes from new and existing WPPC (Woolworths Print Procurement Council) supplier base to ensure effective budget management.
• Manage brand identity by ensuring high quality standards are maintained and all brand values adhered to in the production of visual decor.
• Regular supplier reviews in line WPPC guidelines, alerting all parties of non-compliance and or any delays.
• Conduct weekly production planning schedules with VM Production, Creative and Design teams to ensure efficient execution of launches.
• Assisting stores with décor related queries and implementation.
• Effective budget management to ensure alignment to business strategy by ensuring projects are done within budget
• Report on cost savings and rebate targets.
• Determine and investigate future supply sources in line with business BEE measures.
• Order processing on Oracle.
• Conduct performance and development discussions (IPM) with the Visual Production team.

Deadline:3rd September,2026