About the position
Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION
Production Manager
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual has arisen in our Prestige Clothing Caledon Manufacturing Plant. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager: Prestige Caledon.
The Production Manager is responsible for a Production Unit of approximately 250 employees and objectives include manufacture of a good quality product, on-time and in full deliveries, with the shortest lead time, while continuously improving what we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execution of an operations strategy for the production lines that is aligned to the strategic objectives of TFG D&M. This would involve the objectives, quality, speed, dependability, flexibility, and the most cost-effective solution to plan
- Ensures that production planning meetings, production activities, machine preventative maintenance, and maintenance plans are adhered to, maintaining product quality and adhering to budgets
- Manages and motivates a team, with a high focus on continuous improvement
- Review financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvements
- Achieve required efficiencies
- Achieve financial targets
- Achieve on time
- In full
- Delivery conformance
- Quality
- Lean manufacturing
- 5S
- Drive continuous improvement
- Drive skills development
- Alignment of TFG values
- Drive a performance-based culture
Qualification and Experience:
- Qualification in Clothing Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or relevant qualification
- 5 - 10 years' experience in a similar role
- Clothing Manufacturing Experience, Lean Manufacturing Principles and Practices, TPM, TQM and Quick Response
- Microsoft Office and MIS exposure an advantage
Skills:
- Diligent, Attention to detail, Conscientious
- Analytical
- Excellent communication skills
- Persuading & influencing skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Energetic and self-motivated
Behaviours:
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
- Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Interpersonal Savvy - openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships
- Manages conflict - effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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ABOUT US
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
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