
Factory Manager
- Western Cape
- R22,000-24,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee all daily operations of the factory to meet quality, delivery, and efficiency goals.
- Implement and refine production processes, policies, and procedures for optimal performance.
- Lead cost estimation and ensure production remains within financial targets.
- Manage resources across facilities, equipment, and staff to support sustainable growth.
- Ensure compliance with OHSA, labour laws, and Bargaining Council regulations.
- Drive initiatives for continuous improvement using LEAN, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or similar systems.
- Maintain and improve the quality assurance process and output standards.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a workforce of 100+ team members.
- Monitor performance, conduct training needs assessments, and plan for succession.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
- National Diploma in Clothing Manufacturing, B.Tech Industrial Engineering, BSc Textile/Polymer, or similar qualification.
- 8–10 years of senior management experience in manufacturing.
- 5–8 years' experience in a factory or CMT production environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, planning, productivity, and resource management.
- Proficient in production and planning systems (e.g., Excel, FastReact, Sewing Network, LECTRA, Sage).
- Experienced in working with unionized environments and understanding labour legislation.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage conflict, motivate teams, and deliver results under pressure.
- A solution-focused leader who inspires trust and motivates people.
- A hands-on manager with strong numerical, planning, and reporting capabilities.
- A professional with a balanced approach to people and processes.
- A proactive, optimistic leader with a track record in building high-performance teams.
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