We are seeking a Clothing Textile Factory Manager for a permanent vacancy in Maseru. Our client is a well-established clothing company that specializes in manufacturing protective clothing for a variety of industries. They are seeking a professional production manager/factory manager who can manage a production floor of 900 people and will be able to contribute to the growth of the company.

Job Requirements:

• Business Management / Operations Management experience or relevant degree
• 8+ years experience in a similar role and industry (textile / clothing)
• Leadership, motivational and decision-making skills are critical
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to build a winning team and mentor staff
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and met deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Project management skills advantageous

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversee full production line and manage the entire factory
• Design and modify production schedules and workflow
• Production strategic decisions
• Production optimization and schedule management
• Achievement of quality standards as per customer requirements
• Orders delivery management
• Manage, hire and train staff
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during production and instruct and communicate accordingly
• Implement continuous improvement, waste elimination, cost reduction, total quality management principles
• Ensuring that all equipment and materials are in order
• Health, safety and risk management plans and implementation
• Analyse factory production data and devising improvement strategies
• Observe production metrics
• Material requirement planning and management
• Production reports

Salary will be based on experience.