Job Description
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling textile linen production operations to ensure efficient output, consistent quality, on-time delivery, and cost effectiveness while maintaining health, safety, and industry compliance standards.
This role ensures optimal use of labour, machinery, materials, and processes within a textile linen manufacturing or industrial environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with customer demand and sales forecasts
Ensure production schedules meet quality, output, and delivery targets
Monitor workflow to minimize downtime, bottlenecks, and waste
Coordinate with procurement and stores to ensure availability of raw materials (linen & trims)
Oversee all stages of textile linen processing (e.g. sewing, folding, packing, finishing)
Implement and continuously improve production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Ensure machine uptime through coordination with maintenance teams
Ensure linen products meet required quality, hygiene, and durability standards
Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and root causes
Maintain compliance with industry standards (e.g. hygiene, fabric care, textile handling)
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety, environmental, and labour regulations
Ensure proper handling of machinery and linen materials
Lead, motivate, and manage production supervisors, team leaders, and operators
Plan staffing levels, shift schedules, and overtime requirements
Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary processes, and skills development
Provide on-the-job training to improve productivity and quality awareness
Support new product or customer onboarding (e.g. new linen ranges or clients)
Coordinate with cutting room to ensure availability of cut materials
Participate in audits, inspections, and management meetings
Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Textile Technology, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Operations Management, or related field
5 - 10 years' experience in a textile, linen manufacturing, or industrial environment
3 - 5 years in a supervisory or managerial production role
Skills:
Strong understanding of textile / linen production processes
Knowledge of industrial textile manufacturing machinery
Production planning and scheduling experience
Quality management and continuous improvement
Strong people leadership and communication skills
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and quality standards
Results-driven and hands-on management approach
Behaviours:
Take full ownership of production outcomes, including output, quality, costs, and safety
Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance
Lead by example through disciplined, ethical, and consistent behaviour
Remain visible and actively engaged on the production floor
Treat employees with respect, fairness, and dignity
Coach, motivate, and develop team members to improve competence and engagement
Manage performance issues constructively and decisively
Build teamwork, trust, and open communication across shifts and work areas