Production Director– Technical Workwear&PPE (South East Asia), Cape Town

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.

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