Production Manager - Shoe Fabriek Ghana Limited

Shoe Fabriek Ghana Ltd is undergoing a strategic industrial turnaround, focused on restoring production excellence, strengthening operational discipline, and scaling output to meet growing demand across institutional and retail markets.

We are building a world-class manufacturing operation anchored on quality, efficiency, and accountability. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of footwear manufacturing in Ghana.

The Role

We are seeking a high-impact Production Manager to lead factory operations and deliver consistent, high-quality output. This role is responsible for translating business priorities into operational execution—ensuring production, quality, cost, and team performance are aligned to drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Delivery Excellence

• Lead the execution of production plans to ensure timely delivery of customer orders
• Coordinate activities across all production stages to ensure smooth workflow and output consistency
• Drive operational discipline and adherence to production schedules

Quality Leadership

• Establish and enforce a robust quality management system across all production stages
• Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions to reduce defects
• Build a culture of quality ownership across teams

Cost & Efficiency Management

• Drive cost control through efficient use of labour, materials, and overheads
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste
• Apply Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to optimize operations

Operational Discipline & Maintenance

• Ensure optimal performance and availability of production machinery
• Implement preventive maintenance systems and strengthen operational reliability
• Improve overall factory uptime and responsiveness to technical issues

Systems & Process Excellence

• Strengthen production planning, reporting, and performance tracking systems
• Ensure compliance with product specifications and bill of materials
• Introduce structured processes that improve visibility and decision-making

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and lead a high-performing production and Industrial Engineering team
• Develop supervisors and operators through structured training and coaching
• Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement

Business Contribution

• Support the delivery of overall business targets through strong operational performance
• Align production outputs with revenue and profitability objectives

Who We’re Looking For

You are a results-driven manufacturing leader with a proven ability to build structure, drive performance, and lead teams in dynamic environments.

Experience & Skills

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with at least 5–7 years in a senior production or plant leadership role
• Strong experience in footwear, textiles, or light industrial production environments
• Proven track record in production leadership, factory turnaround, or operational scaling
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, and process optimization
• Experience implementing quality systems, performance tracking, and cost control frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• An engineering background (Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or related discipline) will be a strong advantage

Leadership Profile

• High ownership and accountability mindset
• Strong execution focus with attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in a turnaround or high-growth environment
• Skilled at building disciplined, performance-driven teams

What Success Looks Like

• A structured and efficient production environment with clear performance visibility
• Consistent product quality and reduced rework
• Improved productivity and operational efficiency
• A motivated, accountable, and high-performing factory team

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