Boland / Winelands, SA - Western Cape, South Africa
2 days ago
Production Manager
Minimum requirements:
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) Strong computer skills (able to plan, drive and implement work through the company’s production planning systems, management report systems, or hourly production target devices, e.g., Excel, FastReact, Sewing Network, LECTRA, Sage, etc.) 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) Skills required:
Good understanding of manufacturing and the forces involved – specifically in garment construction, sublimation, printing and related fields Strong planning and organizing skills Excellent analytical skills with strong numerical ability Ability to act decisively to resolve staff and other resource related problems Ability to grasp concepts and strategy easily Strong computer and systems skills (previous ERP, manufacturing or other computer system experience) Clear, concise, and motivational communication (written as well as oral) Good negotiation skills (able to mediate between different parties such as staff, inter-departments, suppliers, trade unions or customers) Good budgeting and financial planning skills (able to manufacture products within cost and budget constraints and forecasts) Ability to work and excel in a logical, process driven but demanding environment – including overtime or weekend work Able to transfer skills and develop people Succession planning and leadership development Good management skills – able to plan, organize, delegate, monitor and correct work Consultant: Rene Otte - Dante Personnel Greenstone
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