Factory Operations Leader: Lean Excellence & Team Growth

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead a dynamic manufacturing facility in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of senior management experience in manufacturing, overseeing daily operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include managing large teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and refining production processes. If you are a solution-focused leader with strong numerical and planning skills, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of senior management experience in manufacturing.
• 5–8 years' experience in a factory or CMT production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to meet quality, delivery, and efficiency goals.
• Implement and refine production processes for optimal performance.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement using manufacturing systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Conflict Management

Analytical Skills

Planning

Education

National Diploma in Clothing Manufacturing or equivalent

Tools

Excel

FastReact

Sewing Network

LECTRA

Sage

Job description

A prominent educational institution is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead a dynamic manufacturing facility in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of senior management experience in manufacturing, overseeing daily operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include managing large teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and refining production processes. If you are a solution-focused leader with strong numerical and planning skills, we encourage you to apply.