An exciting opportunity has become available in our Work-Study Department at Prestige Maitland for a Work- Study Clerk.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and rectify poor garment construction and advise the Quality and Production Department as well as TFG Design Centre on possible cost savings by communicating with regards to manufacturing pointers. Design new methods to reduce cost and to improve quality. Standardization of methods, which results in improved operator efficiency. Co-ordinate and control the activities of a production line in terms of output, quality, cost recovery through the maximum utilization of material, manpower and machinery. Liaise with the Production Department to resolve supplier problems, i.e. pricing, construction and machine availability. Advise management on possible improvements by analysing existing systems and procedures and implementing the new improved process. Reduce lead time by removing the non-value-added activities. Modify equipment or processes to improve resources or cost efficiency. Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency. Apply diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime. Prepare detailed work plans by allocating peers. Analyse costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects. Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance. Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules or anticipated delays.  Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.  Identify output versus capacity per operator. Evaluate the manning and equipment which influences on delivery dates (ASN). Study time, motion, methods or speed involved in maintenance, production or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency

Qualifications and Experience

3 years’ experience as a Work-study Clerk Must be methodical and detailed orientated Able to read and write A formal qualification or proven record of a Works study Skills programme will be advantageous  Have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Must be able to work under pressure 

Competencies 

Attention to detail Able to work independently Team player Good communication skills Punctuality

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.