Production Manager - Prestige Durban at The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic Production Manager has arisen at a leading clothing manufacturer in Durban. The successful candidate will oversee a production unit of approximately 250 employees, focusing on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role offers a chance to grow within a world-class manufacturing environment, aligning with the company's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in a similar role.
• Clothing Manufacturing Experience required.
• Exposure to Microsoft Office and MIS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execution of operations strategy for production lines.
• Manage and motivate a team with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Review financial statements and performance data to measure productivity.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

TPM

TQM

Quick Response

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualification in Clothing Management

Industrial Engineering

Operations Management

Job description

Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated individual has arisen in our Prestige Clothing Durban Manufacturing Plant. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager. 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 the 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

Please ensure your Line Manager is aware and supports your application.

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

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