Production Manager - Tapestry Manufacturing _Brackenfell

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling textile linen production operations to ensure efficient output, consistent quality, on-time delivery, and cost effectiveness while maintaining health, safety, and industry compliance standards. This role ensures optimal use of labour, machinery, materials, and processes within a textile linen manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with customer demand and sales forecasts
• Ensure production schedules meet quality, output, and delivery targets
• Monitor workflow to minimize downtime, bottlenecks, and waste
• Coordinate with procurement and stores to ensure availability of raw materials (linen & trims)
• Oversee all stages of textile linen processing (e.g. sewing, folding, packing, finishing)
• Implement and continuously improve production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure machine uptime through coordination with maintenance teams
• Ensure linen products meet required quality, hygiene, and durability standards
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and root causes
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (e.g. hygiene, fabric care, textile handling)
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety, environmental, and labour regulations
• Ensure proper handling of machinery and linen materials
• Lead, motivate, and manage production supervisors, team leaders, and operators
• Plan staffing levels, shift schedules, and overtime requirements
• Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary processes, and skills development
• Provide on-the-job training to improve productivity and quality awareness
• Support new product or customer onboarding (e.g. new linen ranges or clients)
• Coordinate with cutting room to ensure availability of cut materials
• Participate in audits, inspections, and management meetings

• Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Operations Management, or related field
• 5–10 years’ experience in a textile, linen manufacturing, or industrial environment
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial production role

Skills:

• Strong understanding of textile / linen production processes
• Knowledge of industrial textile manufacturing machinery
• Production planning and scheduling experience
• Quality management and continuous improvement
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Results-driven and hands-on management approach

Behaviours:

• Take full ownership of production outcomes, including output, quality, costs, and safety
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance
• Lead by example through disciplined, ethical, and consistent behaviour
• Remain visible and actively engaged on the production floor
• Treat employees with respect, fairness, and dignity
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to improve competence and engagement
• Manage performance issues constructively and decisively
• Build teamwork, trust, and open communication across shifts and work areas

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