Upholstery Line Manager

Recruiter:

Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN000673/CF

Date posted:

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location:

Pinetown, South Africa

Salary:

20000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Pinetown - Are you an experienced manufacturing manager with a passion for quality, efficiency, and building high-performing teams? Lead the upholstery production function for a dynamic manufacturing business and make your mark on every product that leaves the floor!
A dynamic retail design and manufacturing business, specialising in high-volume production in the non-apparel textile sector, is available. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all upholstery production activities, driving a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across your department.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities Directly manage all department staff including production workers, supervisors, and service hands - assigning tasks in line with production plans and monitoring performance. Execute daily and weekly production plans to meet output, quality, and delivery requirements, ensuring efficient use of labour and equipment. Ensure production lines are correctly manned and balanced, including adjustments for absenteeism as guided by the time study department. Address production variances and disruptions - including shortages, damages, rejects, and technical issues - with corrective action within 24 hours. Enforce housekeeping, OHS compliance, PPE usage, and waste separation standards across the department at all times. Monitor in-process and final output quality in close collaboration with the QA team to reduce offline rejections and damages. Ensure adherence to technical drawings, specifications, and all labelling requirements including Trendi and customer-specific labels. Provide hourly output feedback to the Planning Department and accurately report daily production data including efficiency, downtime, and absenteeism. Requirements Proven experience in a line management or supervisory role within an upholstery or furniture manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of upholstery manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production planning. Experience managing and developing production teams in a high-volume environment. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications. Good written and verbal communication skills for reporting and cross-functional coordination. Attributes Strong leader who builds cultures of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement. Highly organised with excellent planning and problem-solving skills. Quality-focused with a hands-on approach to identifying and resolving root causes. Resilient under pressure with the ability to meet strict production deadlines. Remuneration R20 000 *** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***

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