Factory Manager (CMT Clothing)
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Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client a well-established CMT Clothing Manufacturing company based in Durban is looking to fill the position of Factory Manager.
Purpose of the Role:
The Factory Manager will be responsible for the overall operational performance of the CMT
clothing factory. This role ensures that production targets are met on time within cost
and to required quality standards while maintaining efficient workflows labour
productivity compliance and a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Operations Management:
- Plan coordinate and control daily weekly and monthly production schedules.
- Ensure efficient cutting sewing finishing and packing operations.
- Monitor line efficiency output targets and workflow balance.
- Ensure on-time delivery of customer orders in line with production plans.
- Resolve production bottlenecks and operational challenges promptly.
- Ability to sew using at least 2 machineries.
Quality Control & Compliance:
- Implement and enforce quality standards across all production stages.
- Ensure garments meet customer specifications and approved samples.
- Reduce reworks rejects and fabric wastage.
- Ensure compliance with buyer standards health and safety regulations and labour laws.
Staff Management & Leadership:
- Lead supervise and motivate supervisors line managers and factory staff.
- Allocate manpower effectively across production lines.
- Manage attendance discipline performance and productivity.
- Identify training needs and support skills development.
- Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and continuous improvement.
Cost Control & Efficiency:
- Control labour costs overtime and production expenses.
- Monitor fabric usage trims and consumables to minimise waste.
- Improve productivity and efficiency through better planning and process improvement.
- Work closely with finance/admin to manage budgets and cost reports.
Planning Reporting & Administration:
- Prepare and review daily weekly and monthly production reports.
- Track KPIs such as efficiency output quality defects and absenteeism.
- Communicate production progress delays and risks to management.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping for production staff and materials.
Health Safety & Housekeeping:
- Ensure a clean organised and safe factory environment.
- Enforce health and safety policies and procedures.
- Address safety risks incidents and compliance requirements.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise with clients merchandisers and internal departments where required.
- Support audits inspections and customer visits.
- Ensure factory readiness for new styles orders and production changes.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- Diploma or Degree in Clothing Management Production Management
- Operations Management or related field (advantageous)
- Strong practical experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualification
- 5 - 10 years experience in a CMT clothing factory
- Minimum 3 - 5 years in a supervisory or management role
- Proven experience managing sewing lines and production planning
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- In-depth understanding of CMT production processes
- Excellent planning problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Strong knowledge of quality control systems in apparel manufacturing
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Computer literacy (production reports Excel basic systems)
Working Conditions:
- Factory-based environment.
- May require extended hours during peak production periods.
If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Project Management Methodology
- Kanban
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- SyteLine
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Interpretation
- Leadership Experience
- Plant Management
