Senior Product Technologist Brands Job Vacancy in South Africa at Woolworths

Job Title: Senior Product Technologist: Brands

REF: CBGM/BL/Senior Product Technologist: Brands/Western Cape/191212



Recruiter: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd Updated on: 2012-12-19 09:58:59
Start Date: 2012-12-19 End Date: 2012-12-31
AA/EE: Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Western Cape Available: ASAP
Category: Retail Offer: Market Related
Reporting To: N/A Job Grade: Middle Mgt & Specialists
Division: Clothes, Buying and General Merchandise Positions: 1
Introduction

To manage the technical performance of fabrics and garments for Women’s and Menswear, by ensuring adherence to Woolworths Technical standards. To implement fabric and garment initiatives / innovation into the buying groups to enhance the performance and aesthetics of the product.

To be actively involved in managing the end to end process for all product within the individuals area of responsibility.
Minimum Requirements


A recognised tertiary qualification (ideally in clothing and production management).
5 - 8 years Garment Technology with fabric experience ideally gained in retail or manufacturing.
Proven competence in working with Womenswear & Menswear.
Good knowledge of and experience in yarns andfabric production.
Experience and knowledge of dyeing, printing, finishing, testing methods and standards would be highly advantageous.
Passion for quality and standards.
Effective communication and influencing ability.
Ability to work within a team.
Innovative / problem solving ability.
Logical and systematic.
Analytical / Interpretative ability.
Results driven and proactive with the ability to thrive under pressure
Delivery focused.
Demonstrates attention to detail and reacts to business and customer issues within their function.
Manages work in a positive and consistent way that creates a challenging growth experience.
Plays a leading role in managing and implementing initiatives at a functional level.
Computer literate.


In accordance with our Woolworths EE requirements, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups

Job Specification


Enhancing and updating the Buying Group's existing garments and fabrics through identifying and implementing relevant technology innovation.
Analysing customer feedback to improve product reliability.
Providing general and broad garment & fabric knowledge to the Buying Groups.
Management of the garment & fabric processes during the manufacturing of products.
Managing the day to day relationships with the suppliers to ensure that they are operating to the required technical standards.
Develop and manage product specifications and technical packs to ensure products meet aesthetic and technical expectations.
Joint ownership of garment processes with the buying group and ensure adherence to critical path.
Manage and implement the Woolworths safety policy.
Work with industry on new product developments and introduce innovation into existingranges (Product).
Monitoring and continuously improving quality.
Develop fabric and fabric finishes.

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