Factory Manager

Key Deliverables Comprehensive understanding of the laundry / production process Comprehensive understanding of the supply and demand chain Comprehensive understanding of the production process and maintenance processes required in a production environment Comprehensive understanding of SHEQ and ISO processes and systems implementation and the preparation for site audits to ensure that all quality control practices are implemented and adhered to Understanding of budgets, finance, financial systems and the managing of costs and expenditure related to the business to ensure cost effective processes and practices Understanding of all related legislation and ability to ensure compliance to relevant legislation Understanding of labour relations, grievance procedures and disciplinary procedures and the ability to expedite relevant actions / measures Proficient computer literacy on MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and company related software system Excellent customer and interpersonal skills Ability to identify, develop, implement and ensure compliance to standard operating procedures relating to the production and quality related processes Ability to liaise with customers, feedback and customer relations. Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English Ability to manage the budgets, production processes at various sites Ability to analyze, optimize and improve overall performance of the equipment, staff and the production processes at various sites Ability to liaise with customers, feedback and customer relations. Ability to do workforce planning, manage the performance of the staff and discipline staff when required Ability to mentor and coach supervisors, team leaders and production workers Ability to draw up production planning schedules, monitoring and tracking of compliance against the schedules and the ability to pro-actively take corrective actions on deviations from the production schedules Ability to converse in an African language will be highly advantageous Requirements Must have in depth understanding of business acumen Must have own transport and valid drivers license Must be able to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays when required Must be able to travel extensively within the Inland region and nationally when required Minimum of 5 years Operations/Logistics management experience in a hospitality/customer service-related industry Minimum of 5 years in a people management role Minimum of a National Diploma in Operations Management or equivalent Certificate/Equivalent training in SHEQ and Quality Management is preferable

Location: Durban, ZA

Posted Date: 8/2/2025