Factory Manager

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

A leading textile manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Factory Manager with strong expertise in homeware textile production—including bedding, curtains, cushions, and related soft furnishings—to join their team in Cape Town. The company manufactures premium home décor products for wholesale, retail, and hospitality sectors and is seeking a stability-focused, hands-on leader to oversee all production operations and drive efficiency, quality, and cost control. This is a long-term, permanent position offering full operational accountability and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within an established, growing business.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee full factory operations with a focus on production output, efficiency, and quality.

  • Develop and manage detailed production schedules, implementing time studies and line balancing to meet strict delivery deadlines.

  • Enforce stringent quality control (QC) standards from raw material to finished product.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and optimize labour utilization.

  • Manage and mentor production staff and supervisors, ensuring a disciplined, high-performing workforce.

  • Maintain all production machinery and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

  • Take full responsibility for factory opening/closing procedures, security, and OHS compliance.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5+ years' managerial experience in a hands-on factory or production management role within the textile homeware manufacturing industry.

  • Essential: Proven experience with non-apparel textiles (e.g., bedding, curtains, cushions, or soft furnishings).

  • Strong track record in time studies, line balancing, and production efficiency improvement.

  • Demonstrated stability with long tenure (3+ years at previous employers).

  • Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and practical implementation.

  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal); proficiency in an additional South African language is an advantage.

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Textile Technology, Production Management, or Industrial Engineering preferred.

  • Must be available for a permanent, full-time position (no contract or consultancy candidates).

Benefits:

  • Salary: negotiable.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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