Production / CMT Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Durban. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Production / CMT Coordinator to join a well-established and growing clothing manufacturing company. We're looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with a solid background in garment production coordination and CMT management who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:

• Raise Product Purchase Orders (PPOs) and maintain production information on SYNC
• Coordinate production schedules with CMT factories and field auditors
• Process Approval to Cut documentation and monitor cut figures
• Analyse production variances, investigate shortages, and resolve production queries
• Track daily factory progress, update delivery dates, and maintain accurate production records
• Prepare weekly production reports, order trackers, and coordinate production meetings
• Liaise closely with Merchandising, QA, Fabric, Trim, Logistics, Accounts, and Distribution teams
• Manage finished goods queries, production reconciliations, and surplus material returns
• Measure and report factory OTIF (On Time In Full) performance

• 3–5 years' experience in a Production Coordination role within the clothing manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes and garment construction
• Experience working with CMT factories
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using an ERP system (SYNC or similar)
• Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple production orders while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach