Manufacturing Strategy & Operations Lead — Efficiency & Growth

Alliance International Consulting Firm; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 225,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance International Consulting Firm is seeking a strong manufacturing leader to operate at strategic and operational levels. The role focuses on building high-performing teams, applying systems thinking, and driving integrated planning and cost improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience in textile manufacturing or related industries, with exposure to multi-process environments and a track record of operational transformation.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership in textile manufacturing or related industries.
• Exposure to multi-process manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience in driving operational improvement and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Improve forward visibility and planning discipline across manufacturing.
• Coordinate demand, capacity and execution more effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership depth and accountability across departments.
• Achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, cost and reliability.
• Develop a proactive, structured and collaborative manufacturing function.

Skills

Leadership depth

Systems thinking

Planning discipline

Cost competitiveness

Cross-functional alignment

Proactive mindset

Job description

Alliance International Consulting Firm is seeking a strong manufacturing leader to operate at strategic and operational levels. The role focuses on building high-performing teams, applying systems thinking, and driving integrated planning and cost improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience in textile manufacturing or related industries, with exposure to multi-process environments and a track record of operational transformation.