Production Manager - Prestige

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.

• 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 on time
  • In full
  • Delivery conformance
  • Quality
• Lean manufacturing
• 5S
• Alignment of TFG values
• Drive a performance-based culture

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

• Analytical
• 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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• Job Identification 7742
• Job Schedule Full time