Retail - Fashion/Textile South Africa CONTRACT R200 000,00 - R240 000,00 (PER MONTH) Job Summary Our client is an industry leader specializing in high-durability industrial workwear, partnering with world-renowned technical fabric suppliers to ensure durability meets efficiency. As Production Director, you will hold full accountability for end-to-end manufacturing performance across all assigned units. This role is built for a strategist who isn't afraid to get onto the factory floor. You will drive a culture of data-driven decision-making, moving away from "opinion-based" management to a disciplined, high-accountability HOSHIN system. Key Performance Mandates * Operational Excellence: Maintain On-Time Delivery (OTD) 98% and achieve plan vs. actual output 95%. * Efficiency Standards: Achieve line efficiencies between 65–75% while ensuring a demonstrable closing trend in the gap between sitting and standing lines. * Strategic Cutting Room Reform: Oversee a designated priority improvement area focusing on marker yield, accuracy, and the transition to 100% Velcro strap adoption. * Automation & Tech: Implement and track ROI on factory automation; our client rejects the idea that labor cost alone justifies manual processes. * Quality & Compliance: Ensure a Right-First-Time (RFT) rate 95% and maintain quality data visibility in real time at the line level * Leadership & Pipeline: Manage a unified leadership team and build a sustainable talent pipeline with a high "Leadership Bench Strength". * Governance: Drive a 95% closure rate on HOSHIN actions and ensure 100% data currency—visibility is non-negotiable. What You Bring * Senior Expertise: Proven experience managing large-scale garment manufacturing facilities. * Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of workwear, industrial laundry, military specs, and PPE safety standards. * Automation Mindset: A keen interest and documented experience in integrating automation and maintaining critical asset utilization. * Regional Experience: Previous experience working in Asia is a significant advantage. * Discipline: A relentless focus on 5S (Audit Score 90%), Lean (Kaizen), and continuous improvement. Package & Contract * Salary: $15,000 USD per month. * Contract: 2, 3, or 4-year renewable term subject to a successful 6-month probation period. * Benefits: Provided vehicle and one return flight per year. * Leave: 21 days annual leave (excluding public holidays). * Working Hours: A disciplined 6-day week (Mon-Fri 08:00–17:00; Sat 08:00–12:00). Are you ready to lead? If you are a high-performing director who values technical accuracy and disciplined governance, this is your next career-defining move. \*\*\*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted\*\*\ Fouche & Co Recruitment Recruiter