Director GM - Uss CMT - South Africa
(2022-01)
- Increase monthly turnover by 45% through optimised production planning and scheduling across two factories, ensuring on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards.
- Achieve budget compliance by operating within financial constraints, maximising profits from CMT, EMB, and printing invoicing initiatives by 27%.
- Lead a team of 126 employees, implementing effective training programs that promoted internal promotions and ensured clarity in job functions using the KPA system.
- Improve operational efficiency by overseeing the maintenance of production lines 14 lines and ensuring that all health and safety regulations were met according to legal standards.
- Streamline administrative processes by developing policies and procedures, resulting in the timely completion of reports and an enhanced office management efficiency of 30%.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales and Quality Control, to align production targets with customer expectations, significantly reducing delivery times.
- Maintain an organised factory environment, achieving compliance with health and safety regulations while ensuring a clean workspace free from obstructions.
Factory Manager: Lesotho - Jonsson Workwear - Lesotho
(2017-06 - 2019-12)
- Achieved 15% increase in production efficiency by planning and organising production schedules, aligning with operations and maintenance teams to address machine faults.
- Developed and monitored annual department budgets, ensuring expenses remained within targets, which contributed to overall cost savings of ZAR 325 000.
- Oversaw quality control standards, implementing new procedures that reduced defects by 16%, enhancing product reliability for key clients.
- Led a team of 10 junior staff, organising training sessions that enhanced skill sets and boosted team productivity by 20%
- Negotiated budgets and timescales with clients, successfully achieving project goals while maintaining high levels of client retention through effective relationship management.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communications with Sales and Production teams to streamline project timelines, delivering on-time shipments that improved customer satisfaction metrics by 14%.
General Factory Manager: Swaziland - Juris Manufacturing - Swaziland
(2016-07 - 2017-05)
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by analysing product requirements and delivering tailored sample ranges, resulting in improved client retention rates during tenure.
- Managed production planning and delivery schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet operational targets and reduce lead times by weeks.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs, fostering a skilled workforce that increased productivity metrics by 14%.
- Oversaw budgeting processes and authorised payments, ensuring financial compliance while maintaining costs within 20% of projected budgets.
- Collaborated with recognised labour unions to address workforce issues, leading to improved employee relations and reduced turnover rates of 7%.
- Compiled and enforced policies and procedures across the factory, enhancing operational efficiency and minimising compliance risk.
- Conducted logistics administration tasks to streamline operations, significantly improving supply chain efficiency and reducing delivery delays by 3 days.
General Manager - South Africa - South Africa
(2015-07 - 2016-06)
- Full operational management of the company during its startup phase.
Operations Executive - Letsema Textiles - Lesotho
(2014-01 - 2015-06)
- Achieved on-time delivery by implementing streamlined operations across three factories, leading to a 30% improvement in efficiency.
- Managed a workforce of 1,350 staff, driving quality standards and discipline to enhance production output to 30,000 units daily.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including logistics and quality control, to successfully launch a new factory for Dickies, overseeing 290 staff and meeting all project milestones.
- Increased customer satisfaction for Woolworths by reducing and optimising the packing process at the Ficksburg depot, ensuring timely fulfilment of orders for clients.
- Conducted performance reviews and implemented training programs for 1,350 employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while reducing operational errors by 15%
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures that improved overall factory discipline, contributing to higher employee engagement and retention rates.
- Spearheaded initiatives that maintained profitability across multiple factories during leadership transitions, preserving revenue streams while minimising disruptions.
Factory Executive - Prestige Apparel Group (Nyenye Clothing) - South Africa
(2012 - 2013)
Factory Executive - Fashion International - Swaziland
(2011 - 2012)
CEO and Owner - MSB Sportswear - South Africa
(2007 - 2011)
Production Director - Genuine Connection - South Africa
(2006 - 2007)
Factory Manager • Project Manager - James Gilbert - South Africa
(2005 - 2006)
Factory Manager - HD Lee (Celrose) - Lesotho
(1995 - 2000)
Factory Manager - Cape Underwear - South Africa
(1991 - 1995)
