Factory/Production Manager - East London

Recruiter:

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref:

EL003410/Janin

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Location:

East london, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record (8 years +) in large-scale garment manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and expertise in WCM, 5S/SHE standards, and QMS implementation. You should be adept at analyzing KPIs, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of high performance and accountability. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities are essential for success in this role.

POSITION INFO:
1. The Core SummaryThe Opportunity:
A brief opening sentence about the company and the executive scope of the role based in East London, Eastern Cape.The Mission: Mentioning that you are looking for an energetic, goal-oriented Factory/Production Manager to lead sewing, cutting, pressing, and finishing operations for a large-scale manufacturing floor (500–600+ staff).
2. Key Responsibilities & HighlightsProduction Leadership:
Driving daily output targets, maintaining high plant efficiency (>85%), and executing precise garment line setups using Standard Minute Values (SMV). Lean & Plant Optimization: Implementing Lean manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles, workflow restructuring, and waste elimination. Site & Governance: Managing plant operational budgets, maintenance, industrial relations, union/bargaining council compliance, and Health & Safety (SHE/5S).
3. Key Requirements:
Minimum 10 to 15 years of proven leadership experience as a Production or Factory Manager within the clothing, apparel, or textile manufacturing sector. Advanced technical knowledge of garment construction, line balancing, and SMV calculations. Demonstrated success managing large-scale manufacturing teams of 500+ staff.
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