Jonsson Workwear

Factory Leader

Jonsson Workwear  •  Leribe District, LS (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

At Jonsson Workwear, quality is more than fabric and stitching—it’s about precision, craftsmanship, and innovation. To drive excellence in manufacturing, we seek a visionary Factory Leader to join our Lesotho facilities, leading operations, optimising production, and fostering a high-performance culture.

As an ambassador of world-class manufacturing, you will bring your expertise to ensure peak efficiency, uncompromising quality, and a continuous drive for improvement. When needed, your role will go beyond production oversight. As a versatile leader, your ability to empower teams, enhance processes, and collaborate across functions will be key.

The strategic and results-driven individual best suited to this role at Jonsson Workwear Lesotho will require these skills:

  • Extensive leadership experience in clothing manufacturing, driving operational excellence.
  • Strong technical expertise in garment construction, line balancing, and work-study methodologies.
  • Proven ability to leverage data-driven insights to proactively address challenges and optimize performance.
  • Expertise in Total Quality Management (TQM) within the apparel industry.
  • Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution of production strategies.
  • Commitment to fostering a learning culture, upskilling teams, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, diagnosing and resolving complex challenges in a dynamic environment.
  • A proactive approach to cultivating a safe, efficient, and disciplined work environment.

In line with Jonsson Workwear’s commitment to employment equity, applications from candidates from designated groups, as well as candidates with disabilities, are encouraged.

Jonsson Workwear

About Jonsson Workwear

Our story of purpose has seen us evolve into a revolutionary workwear business, supplying quality garments to local and international markets. We want to empower all working people to perform at their peak every day and this underpins our customer-centric approach to deliver the ultimate workwear experience. We are proud to own and control our entire supply chain, with our manufacturing facilities based in Lesotho and Mauritius, producing over 40 000 garments a day. These garments are distributed through our state-of-the-art Distribution Centre based in Johannesburg, which has the capacity to move 20 million pieces annually. Our Headquarters are located at the historic Lion Match building in Durban with our raw materials warehouse strategically located in the Riverhorse precinct, which serves as a central storage space for fabric and trims, helping us ensure efficient turnaround times.

With our iconic stores located nationwide, we can cater the widest range of workwear to fit all industries. Each of our stores are equipped with friendly product experts, convenient customisation facilities and complimentary coffee while you shop.

Our company promotes a culture of self-development and lifelong learning. Your attitude, grit and ability to continuously learn and evolve determines how far you will go. Our people are not defined by titles, qualifications, or status. Being aligned with our values, having a positive attitude, and an energetic and curious nature are far more important. So regardless of your field of study or how good you are on paper, if you have what it takes, if you are willing to put in the work, then we want you!

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Durban, ZA
Year Founded
1955
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