Job title: Production Manager – Maseru
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Job description:
Send CV’s to [email protected] or call 021 422 3600 or 021 433 1872
The purpose of this job is to monitor the manufacturing process of a highly successful woven garment manufacturing factory in such a manner as to ensure all products are manufactured and completed on time and within all quality standards and that the necessary production targets are achieved daily
Knowledge & Experience Required
· Senior certificate with tertiary qualification (National diploma in garment construction / clothing manufacturing / work study; B.Tech; Industrial engineering; BSc Textile / Polymer) or similar knowledge and experience
· Previous experience in CMT production management working with large teams
· Solid background in time and work measurement techniques
· 5 to 8 years’ experience in clothing manufacturing industry
· 2 to 4 years’ previous experience on senior management level
· Proven track record of successful staff management of large teams (100 or more employees)
· Previous knowledge and experience of quality management, efficiency and effectiveness as well as production improvement systems, such as LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen or similar manufacturing output improvement systems.
· Good understanding of SA labour context, its laws and application (able to successfully work in a unionized, wages staff environment)
Key Outputs
· Turnover planning for daily, weekly and monthly achievement of production targets
· Drive and monitor the quality assurance process of the manufacturing process
· Implement, oversee and drive daily, weekly and monthly production plan
· Estimate costs and ensure cost-effective manufacturing and production
· Adjust production plan as required to meet deadlines and costing
· Set up lines to achieve the SMV with the least amount of labor
· Oversee maintenance and use of equipment and tools (including Health & Safety)
· Review worker performance, motivate staff and identify training needs
· Create a safe working environment for all and drive health and safety within the factory
· Implement, monitor, update and train company policies and procedures
· Ensure succession planning and multi-skilling in production areas
· Train supervisors and line managers to be able to control and run production lines
· Manage security to minimize theft and other shrinkage
· Participate on senior management level to manage the company effectively
· Constantly look at ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in production, manufacturing processes and equipment
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
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