Job Description

Location:

Lansdowne, Cape Town

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Experience Required:

Minimum 5+ Years in Textile Homeware Production Management

Job Summary

Miss Lyn is a dynamic, established, and proudly South African textile manufacturer of high-quality

homeware

goods (duvet covers, sheets, cushions, etc.). We are seeking a highly experienced, disciplined, and stability-focused

Factory Manager

to take

full operational accountability

for our factory floor.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader dedicated to efficiency, cost control, and managing production output as we scale to meet the demands of major online retail platforms. This is a crucial, long-term leadership role designed to allow the current owners to transition to strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities (Operational Focus)

Your primary mandate is to achieve maximum production and quality standards. This role

does not

handle formal industrial relations (IR); your focus is purely on the floor.

Production Planning and Efficiency:

Develop, implement, and manage detailed production schedules, line balancing, and time studies to ensure all deadlines (including high-volume orders for Takealot) are met with zero compromise on quality.

Quality Control (QC):

Oversee and enforce stringent quality standards throughout the entire production lifecycle, from fabric cutting to final packaging, minimizing errors and returns.

Cost Management & Waste Reduction:

Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean principles) to reduce material waste, optimize labour utilisation, and improve overall cost-per-unit.

Team Leadership and Discipline:

Lead, mentor, and maintain a disciplined, high-performing factory team and floor supervisors. Responsible for training and skills development to address the current skills gap.

Equipment & Maintenance:

Ensure all factory machinery (sewing machines, cutting equipment, etc.) is well-maintained and operating efficiently to prevent production bottlenecks.
Essential Requirements

The requirements are deliberately specific to filter for the right expertise and commitment.

5+ Years of Proven Managerial Experience

in a hands-on Factory or Production Manager role within the

Textile Manufacturing

industry.

Specific Homeware Expertise is ESSENTIAL

(e.g., bedding, cushions, soft furnishings). Candidates focused solely on garments/apparel will not be considered. Demonstrated success in implementing

Time Studies

,

line balancing

, and efficiency-driving systems in a production environment. Strong knowledge of

Lean Manufacturing

principles and practical application. Excellent command of English (written and verbal); proficiency in another official South African language is highly advantageous. Tertiary qualification in Textile Technology, Production Management, or Industrial Engineering is preferred, but substantial, verifiable experience is equally valued.
Why Join Miss Lyn?

We offer a permanent role with the opportunity to build a legacy. We are not looking for a consultant; we are looking for a long-term partner who values stability and wants to implement lasting operational excellence in a growing South African business.

If you are a seasoned, hands-on production leader looking for a long-term, stable management position where efficiency and quality are paramount, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your detailed CV and a cover letter outlining your direct experience in

Textile Homeware Manufacturing

and your philosophy on achieving

long-term factory stability

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cape Town, Western Cape 7780: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):

"How many years of your factory management experience are specifically in the production of non-apparel Textile Homeware (e.g., bedding, curtains, soft furnishings)? (Must be 5+ years to qualify) "Please list your last two employers and the tenure (years and months) at each. Are you currently in a permanent or contract/consultancy role?" "Why are you seeking a long-term, permanent Factory Manager role now, and what about Miss Lyn's size/sector appeals to you over a short-term consultancy or a large corporate role?" "Our owners are focused on strategic growth and have delegated IR to a separate party. Do you agree that your entire focus should be operational efficiency, and how do you ensure team discipline under that model?"
Education:

Certificate (Preferred)
Experience:

Factory Managerial: 5 years (Required)
Language:

English (Required)
Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape 7780 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person