Production Manager - Prestige Maitland

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 includes objectives related to quality, speed, dependability, flexibility, and cost-effective planning.
• 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 and determine areas needing cost reduction and improvements.
• Achieve required efficiencies and financial targets.
• Achieve on-time and in-full delivery conformance and quality.
• Implement lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Drive continuous improvement and skills development.
• Align with TFG values and 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 is an advantage.

Behaviours

• Diligent, attention to detail, conscientious.
• Analytical.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Persuading and 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.