General / Factory Manager at a Leading Nigerian Fashion House - Talent Lab Limited

Talent Lab Limited - Our client is a leading Nigerian fashion house specialising in bespoke and ready-to-wear clothing. With operations across Nigeria and other African countries, including Mali, they serve high-level clientele that values exclusivity, craftsmanship, and premium service.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General / Factory Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the fashion production unit (bespoke & RTW).
• Ensure garments are produced to the highest quality standards while meeting strict timelines.
• Oversee staff scheduling, task allocation, and performance management of tailors, cutters, designers, and support staff.
• Collaborate with the design team to align production with creative direction and client expectations.
• Monitor inventory of fabrics, trims, and accessories, ensuring cost-effective procurement and usage.
• Implement effective workflow systems that improve speed, reduce errors, and optimize output.
• Liaise with management on expansion projects across African markets and ensure smooth execution of cross-border operations.
• Prepare operational and production reports for management decision-making.
• Uphold brand values by ensuring discretion, professionalism, and premium service standards in all operations.

Required skills and qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Production Management, Fashion, or related field.
• Professional experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in factory, fashion production, or general operations management, preferably in the apparel industry.

Core competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to manage both skilled and semi-skilled staff.
• Excellent understanding of garment production processes (pattern-making, cutting, tailoring, finishing, quality control).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Tech-savvy with working knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with fashion ERP or production software is an advantage.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, especially when dealing with high-profile clientele.
• Must be a resident in Abuja.

Salary
N400,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitments@talentlabltd.com using “General/Factory Manager” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Apply if you do not currently reside in Abuja.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We uphold a strict non-discrimination policy, ensuring fair treatment of all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.