Production Manager (Prestige Caledon) at TFG (The Foschini Group)

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