Technical Manager - Clothing Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
Rosebank, Johannesburg. A well-established company in the clothing manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead its technical department. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader with 8–10 years' experience in clothing manufacturing, including 5 years in a technical management role, and strong expertise in garment construction, pattern making, quality assurance, and production support.

POSITION INFO:

• Lead the technical department, including Pattern Makers, Graders, Marker Makers, Sample Room and Technical Coordinators
• Oversee product development, garment specifications, fit approvals, pattern development, grading and marker making
• Manage sample room operations and ensure on-time delivery of quality samples
• Drive quality assurance, technical compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical support to production, improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce waste
• Manage fabric and trim approvals, supplier relationships and technical customer support
• Support costing, production readiness and workflow optimisation

• Diploma / Degree in Clothing Production Management, Fashion Design, Textile Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 8–10 years' clothing manufacturing experience
• 5 years' technical leadership / management experience
• Strong knowledge of corporate clothing, workwear, uniforms or PPE manufacturing
• Extensive experience in pattern making, grading, marker making, garment construction, quality control and sample room management

• Lectra and / or Gerber certification
• Lean Manufacturing and / or Project Management qualification