Production Manager - Epping

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing manufacturer is seeking a dynamic Production Manager for its plant in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The candidate will oversee approximately 250 employees and ensure high-quality production output while meeting financial targets. Applicants should have significant experience in clothing manufacturing and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. This role emphasizes strong leadership skills, with an opportunity for personal growth within a thriving business. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute an operations strategy for production lines.
• Manage and motivate a team focused on continuous improvement.
• Review financial statements and performance data.

Skills

Clothing Manufacturing Experience

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Clothing Management, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management

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.
  • 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.