Factory Manager (Textile Manufacturing)

Factory Manager (Textiles) – Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the textile and garment sector, is seeking an experienced and operationally strong Factory Manager to oversee a large-scale clothing production facility in the Piet Retief / Southern Eswatini region.

This role requires a dynamic leader who is hands-on, results-driven, and comfortable managing production at scale within a high-output environment.

Industry : Large-scale Garment Factory | ±500–1000 Staff | Gerber Systems | Wovens & Knitwear.

Salary : Above-Market related available / negotiable for the right exp. Factory Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Full accountability for day-to-day garment production operations across all departments.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance, quality, and throughput for 500–1000 factory employees.
• Lead production planning, line efficiency, cost control, and delivery scheduling.
• Manage technical operations including Gerber automated cutting systems, sewing machinery, and finishing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, labour, and quality standards in both South African and cross-border (Eswatini) contexts.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity optimisation using lean principles.
• Mentor and lead multi-level production and technical teams with a focus on stability, quality, and performance.

Requirements

This role is based on-site and would ideally suit candidates residing in or willing to relocate to the Piet Retief or Southern Eswatini border region.

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