Production Manager - Clothing CMT

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003565/LC

Date posted:

Monday, March 23, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

18 000

SUMMARY:
Durban. An established and growing company within the clothing manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Production Manager - Clothing CMT to join their team. This role is ideal for a highly organised, solutions-driven professional with at least 4 years’ experience in clothing production and CMT coordination, as well as a strong understanding of garment construction.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Negotiate and manage CMT pricing for costings and bulk orders
Issue and manage CMT production schedules
Raise and manage PPOs via the SYNC system
Coordinate fabric, trims and bulk production packs to CMTs
Approve bulk cutting and update job status accordingly
Resolve CMT and internal production queries efficiently
Monitor delivery timelines and ensure critical path adherence
Ensure all compliance and production documentation is accurate and complete

Minimum Requirements:

4+ years’ experience in clothing production / CMT coordination
Strong understanding of garment construction
Experience working with local CMTs (KZN experience advantageous)
Strong negotiation, planning and organisational skills
ERP / SYNC system experience preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple factories within a fast-paced environment

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