Factory Manager, Southern Suburbs ( Clothing Production) 

SUMMARY:
The Factory Manager oversees all day-to-day manufacturing operations in cutting and sewing departments , production scheduling, plant maintenance, and workforce management.

POSITION INFO:

Factory Manager, Southern Suburbs ( Clothing Production) 

Plant Size: 350 Employees 

The Factory Manager oversees all day-to-day manufacturing operations in cutting and sewing departments , production scheduling, plant maintenance, and workforce management. This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, meeting production targets on schedule and within budget, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards across the facility.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Operations Management, Production/Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record (5-10 years) in a senior plant/production management role preferably with outerwear jackets and or trousers using woven fabrics within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. An in depth knowledge of fabrics is essential.  
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, multi-tiered production teams and navigating workplace labor relations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems, capacity planning tools, and inventory control software.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution: Develop and implement master production schedules, allocate machinery and line resources, and ensure all orders are completed within set lead times and cost parameters.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks, minimize machine downtime, eliminate material waste, and implement lean manufacturing principles across cutting, assembly, finishing, and packaging lines.
• Workforce & Labor Management: Supervise production supervisors, team leaders, and line operators. Manage shift scheduling, overtime, attendance, workforce capacity planning, performance evaluations, and labor relations.
• Plant Maintenance & Safety: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all factory equipment and facilities. Ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and statutory labor standards.
• Budgetary & Cost Control: Monitor operating budgets, raw material utilization, labor efficiency ratios, and utility consumption to control overhead and optimize unit production costs.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Patternmaking, Quality Control, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure seamless handoffs from sampling to bulk dispatch.