Production Assistant at Truworths

Job Description    

• At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business manufacturing environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who would like to facilitate production processes and assist the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities    

• Co-ordinate upcoming delivery dates with the current 18 CMTs in accordance with TDC dates and the Master Plan.
• Book and maintain a delivery times schedule with QA Field Auditors.
• Crises manage delivery delays timeously to reduce the impact on the contracted TDC dates.
• Ensure timeous submission of Pricing Samples.
• Co-ordinate delivery times and available truck space with Finished Goods Manager.
• Escalate any delivery concerns or risk of delays to Senior Planner and Operations Manager.
• Improve on current Delivery schedule to ensure user-friendly and update to date information for viewing by the entire production team.
• General administrative duties.
• Monitor the cutting of styles released into production on pre-determined timeline, to reduce the risk of delays which will impact the contracted TDC dates.
• Implement and maintain a cut figure monitoring system.
• Escalate non-compliant CMTs to Senior Planner and Operations Manager for review.
• Work hand-in-hand at CMT invoicing time with Planner to ensure accurate information is received and carried over to Management to process CMT invoices.

Qualifications and Experience    
Minimum 

• Grade 12;
• Computer Literate (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.);
• Good communication skills (written and verbal);
• Strong administrative skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• High energy levels and self- motivated;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Deadline driven and pro-active;
• Should have a keen interest in garment production and be willing to learn about production planning, critical path management and liaising with colleagues and suppliers.

Competencies    

• Good communication skills
• Team orientation
• Attention to detail
• Team player