Operations Manager - Clothing Industry

SUMMARY:
Durban. An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Operations Manager to take full responsibility for production, supplier management, profitability, compliance, and on-time delivery across this growing business within the clothing / apparel industry. Solid experience within clothing manufacturing / supplier environment is essential.

POSITION INFO:
This is a senior leadership role best suited to a commercially astute and highly analytical individual with strong gross profit (GP) control, extensive CMT negotiation experience, and a proven track record of delivering orders on time and in full (OTIF) within a fast-paced apparel environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maximise profitability across all operational areas
• Negotiate CMT and outwork pricing to ensure optimal margins
• Oversee seasonal costing, including fabric, trims, packaging and CMT
• Manage production planning and ensure strict critical path adherence
• Ensure forecasted sales targets are achieved
• Drive OTIF delivery performance across all customers
• Oversee QA, compliance and supplier performance management
• Manage stock control, monthly stock takes and system accuracy
• Sign off CMT payments, creditors and production files
• Identify and reduce wastage, rejects and GP leakage
• Lead, manage and discipline operational teams where required

• 7–10 years’ experience within clothing manufacturing / supplier environment
• Strong CMT management and negotiation expertise
• Proven track record in GP management and margin control
• Advanced production planning and critical path management skills
• Strong leadership ability with excellent supplier management capability
• ERP / system proficiency (SYNC advantageous)
• Highly analytical, commercially driven and results focused