Operations Manager - Maitland

Operations Manager - Maitland
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual has arisen in our Prestige Clothing Maitland Manufacturing Plant. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Operations for Prestige Clothing. Our unique people strategy is what differentiates us from other Clothing Manufacturers. This world class plant is an ideal growth opportunity for motivated candidates to grow with us as the business continues to expand. The Operations Manager for Prestige Maitland will be responsible for quality product, on-time and in full deliveries in the quickest lead time while continuously improving what we do best.

Responsibilities:
Developing 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 cost of the plan
Ensures that planning production meetings, production activities, machine maintenance plans and maintaining product quality and budgets are adhered to
Manages and motivates a team by 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
Aligned to TFG values
Drive performance based culture
Engage with Fuse on ER matters
Reduce absenteeism and latecoming, etc
Customer Relations Management (liaising with D&M teams)

Requirements:
Qualification in Clothing Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent
5-8 years experience in a similar role
Clothing Manufacturing Experience, Lean Manufacturing Principles and Practices, TPM, TQM and Quick Response
Microsoft Office and MIS exposure

Behaviours:
Diligent, Attention to detail
Conscientious
Analytical
Excellent communication skills
Persuading & influencing skills
Interpersonal skills
Energetic and self-motivated

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.