Permanent
Production Director – Technical Workwear & PPE (South East Asia)
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About this role
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\*\*\
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