Cutting Room Manager

3 weeks ago

Newcastle, South Africa The Recruitment Guy Full time

Title: Cutting Room Manager Area: NewcastleIndustry: (Textile & Clothing Manufacturing)Ref No.: TRG 2369Salary: Market-related + benefits (negotiable based on experience)Start Date: ASAP / NegotiableType: Permanent / Full-time A leading and long-established textile and garment manufacturer, with a high-volume production operation in the Newcastle / Amajuba region, is seeking a hands-on and process-driven Cutting Room Manager to join their senior operations team.The role is key to ensuring the cutting room functions at optimal efficiency, driving output, accuracy, and team performance in line with fast-paced production targets. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee all cutting room operations, including planning, marker making, spreading, cutting, bundling, and work allocation.Ensure efficient fabric utilisation and minimal wastage through strategic marker planning and control.Manage a team of cutting staff and assistants, ensuring consistent productivity, quality, and discipline.Monitor and maintain performance against cutting room KPIs (output, efficiency, error rate, and timelines).Coordinate closely with the production, pattern, and planning departments to align cutting schedules with production deadlines.Oversee maintenance and operation of cutting equipment, including Gerber/lectra/auto cutters, and ensure all machines run optimally.Implement lean manufacturing principles and contribute to continuous improvement in processes.Ensure fabric inspections, labelling, and job cards are completed accurately and on time.Enforce all health & safety protocols within the cutting room environment.Manage timekeeping, leave planning, and performance reviews for cutting staff. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Minimum 57 years experience in a supervisory or management role within a textile or clothing manufacturing cutting room.Matric (Grade 12) + Relevant textile/garment qualification advantageous.Experience with high-volume woven and knit garments is essential.Proficient with cutting room planning, marker-making, and team leadership.Experience with Gerber / Lectra / Auto-CAD cutting systems (advantageous).Strong working knowledge of fabric behaviour, garment construction, and production workflow.Excellent people management, planning, and organisational skills.Comfortable managing multi-shift teams in a high-output environment.Must be able to relocate or commute to the Newcastle / Amajuba region. #TheRecruitmentGuy#CuttingRoomManager#TextileManufacturing#ClothingManufacturing#Newcastle#Amajuba#Vryheid#Utrecht#Madadeni#Osizweni#Gerber#Lectra#AutoCad APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.

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