Superbalist - Design Room Manager

2 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa Superbalist Full time

We're looking for people who:

- are decisive
- are continuously learning & improving
- think big
- are proactive
- obsess about the customer and the customer experience
- are accountable
- collaborate
- are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
- simplify processes and solve complexity
- diverse and inclusive

If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion retailer.

**This position reports to the** Head of Manufacturing and Product Development

**Description**:
Responsible for managing a team of patternmakers, sample cutter / raters, sewing machinists, garment technologists, Grader, Marker-Maker and an Assistant. Dealing with and resolving all technical aspects relating to garments and critical path lead time

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure budgeted outputs are achieved
- Ability to identify bottlenecks & put Corrective Action Plans in place and/or revise processes if the above are not achieved
- Owning the sealing process and ensure that internal processes and quality standards are aligned with the Superbalist Quality Division
- Align with the Production and Merchandise department to ensure that garments are costed and made in the most production friendly way
- Responsible that all technical information required for garment production, is correct and resolving any issues that may arise
- Responsible for systems and procedures to be implemented as well as training and support to all staff
- Work closely with the Merchandise Team, to plan and prioritise the workflow through the department and ensure CPM dates are met

**Experience/ Requirements**:

- Diploma in Garment Production and/or Design/ Clothing Management required
- Min 5 years experience managing a design room, sample room and or pattern making division
- Minimum 5-8 years management experience, managing teams over multiple disciplines to achieve a specific target
- Excellent at driving individuals to master working as a team
- Excellent Excel skills with ability to manipulate, create layouts, formulas, search functions and pivot tables
- Strong technical pattern, garment construction and sewing knowledge
- Good understanding of garment manufacturing processes as well as garment finishing processes
- Good knowledge of Fabric Construction and end-use suitability
- Knowledge of Gerber Patternmaking and Grading would be advantageous
- Manucturing experience would be advantageous

**Required Attributes**:

- Strong Planning & Organisational Skills
- Excellent Prioritization & Time management Skills
- Detailed Orientated
- Demonstrate a high level of flexibility
- Open and Effective Communication
- Problem solver with analytical thinking, understanding the issue and finding solutions
- Ability to construct, implement and fine-tune systems and procedures
- Collaborative Teamwork,

**_Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference._



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