Production Factory Manager - Epping

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Production Manager for their Epping Manufacturing Plant. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in clothing manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles. The successful candidate will oversee a production unit of approximately 250 employees, ensuring quality and timely deliveries while fostering a performance-based culture.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Practices.
• Experience with TPM, TQM, and Quick Response.

Responsibilities

• Execute operations strategy aligned to TFG strategic objectives.
• Manage team with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Achieve financial targets and delivery conformance.

Skills

Clothing Manufacturing Experience

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Clothing Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual has arisen in our Prestige Clothing Epping Manufacturing Plant. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager: Prestige Epping. Prestige Epping is a well-established plant where we manufacture Men’s and Ladies formalwear. Our unique people strategy is what differentiates us from other Clothing Manufacturers. This world class plant is an ideal growth opportunity for motivated candidates to grow with us as the business continues to expand. The Production Manager is responsible for a Production Unit of approximately 250 employees and objectives include manufacture of a good quality product, on-time and in full deliveries , with the shortest lead time, while continuously improving what we do.

Responsibilities

• Execution of an operations strategy for the production lines that is aligned to the strategic objectives of TFG D&M. This would involve the objectives, quality, speed, dependability, flexibility and the most cost effective solution to plan.
• Ensures that production planning meetings, production activities, machine preventative maintenance and maintenance plans are adhered to, maintaining product quality and adhering to budgets
• Manages and motivates a team , with a high focus on continuous improvement
• Review financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvements
• Achieve required efficiencies
• Achieve financial targets
• Achieve on time
• In full
• Delivery conformance
• Quality
• Lean manufacturing
• 5S
• Drive continuous improvement
• Drive skills development
• Alignment of TFG values
• Drive a performance based culture
  

Requirements

• Qualification in Clothing Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent
• 5-8 years’ experience in a similar role
• Clothing Manufacturing Experience, Lean Manufacturing Principles and Practices, TPM, TQM and Quick Response
• Microsoft Office and MIS exposure an advantage
  
  

Behaviours

• Diligent, Attention to detail, Conscientious
• Analytical
• Excellent communication skills
• Persuading & influencing skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Energetic and self-motivated
  
  

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