Manufacturing Tech Lead - Garment Production & Efficiency

TFG (The Foschini Group); KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel manufacturing company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Technical Engineer to enhance production efficiency and support growth targets. The role requires strong leadership skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 5-7 years in a technical role. Responsibilities include aligning teams with strategic goals, optimizing workflows, and providing mentorship to production staff. Candidates should have solid analytical and problem-solving abilities. The company values innovation and collaboration and encourages candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in a technical or production engineering role within the apparel or manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record in workflow optimization, machine performance improvement, and quality control.
• Experience in mentoring and training production teams is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Align the technical team with the Plant’s strategic and operational goals.
• Improve production efficiency through method engineering and workflow optimization.
• Reduce rework and waste by identifying and resolving root causes of quality issues.
• Support line balancing and deliver technical training to supervisors and machinists.
• Bridge design-to-production gaps by improving sampling speed.
• Lead initiatives to enhance machine utilization and reduce cycle times.
• Provide mentorship and upskilling opportunities for floor teams.
• Act as the technical lead in troubleshooting production challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on technical performance metrics.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent leadership and team development skills

In-depth knowledge of garment construction

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Production Management, Garment Technology, or a related field

Job description

A leading apparel manufacturing company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Technical Engineer to enhance production efficiency and support growth targets. The role requires strong leadership skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 5-7 years in a technical role. Responsibilities include aligning teams with strategic goals, optimizing workflows, and providing mentorship to production staff. Candidates should have solid analytical and problem-solving abilities. The company values innovation and collaboration and encourages candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.