Overview
Technical Manager – Clothing Manufacturing Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Sandi Crowther Recruitment
Rosebank, Johannesburg. A well-established company in the clothing manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead its technical department. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader with 8–10 years’ experience in clothing manufacturing, including 5 years in a technical management role, and strong expertise in garment construction, pattern making, quality assurance, and production support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical department, including Pattern Makers, Graders, Marker Makers, Sample Room and Technical Coordinators
- Oversee product development, garment specifications, fit approvals, pattern development, grading and marker making
- Manage sample room operations and ensure on-time delivery of quality samples
- Drive quality assurance, technical compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical support to production, improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce waste
- Manage fabric and trim approvals, supplier relationships and technical customer support
- Support costing, production readiness and workflow optimisation
Requirements:
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Diploma / Degree in Clothing Production Management, Fashion Design, Textile Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field
- 8–10 years’ clothing manufacturing experience
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5 years’ technical leadership / management experience
- Strong knowledge of corporate clothing, workwear, uniforms or PPE manufacturing
- Extensive experience in pattern making, grading, marker making, garment construction, quality control and sample room management
Advantageous:
- Lectra and / or Gerber certification
- Lean Manufacturing and / or Project Management qualification
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Title: Technical Manager – Clothing Manufacturing
Company: Sandi Crowther Recruitment
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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