Managing Director - Apparel Manufacturing (Rwanda)
KENYA | FULL TIME
By Appointment
Africa is proud to be the exclusive recruiter for
Pink Mango, Rwanda’s fastest-growing apparel manufacturer for Tier-1 global fashion brands.
The Managing Director will lead operations, elevate systems to international standards and drive growth with a 1,000-strong team.
Managing Director – Apparel Manufacturing (Rwanda)
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Contract Type: Full-time, expatriate or local hire
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Pink Mango
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Pink Mango
Pink Mango is one of Rwanda’s fastest-growing export garment manufacturers, already producing for Tier-1 global fashion brands and exporting to international markets.
In just one year, its 1,000-strong team has built an export-ready factory, proving that Africa can deliver world-class quality with purpose and heart.
With new investors joining, the company is entering a bold new phase of growth expanding its capacity, deepening its systems and preparing to stand among the preferred manufacturers in the world.
Pink Mango believes Africa’s textile, apparel and fashion industries hold immense untapped potential. The company is not just a manufacturer, it is an Unlocker, an unlocker of opportunity, of skills, of value creation and of pride in African excellence.
Alongside its industrial ambition, Pink Mango remains deeply committed to people and purpose. Through its award-winning CSR initiative, Pink Ubuntu, the company champions the well being of its workers and their families, ensuring that growth and humanity advance hand in hand.
Their goal is clear: “We can, we must, and we will be the preferred manufacturers among the best.”
The Role
The Managing Director will lead Pink Mango Rwanda into its next phase of growth, transforming a young, high potential factory into a world-class, export-grade garment manufacturing operation.
This is not a maintenance role, it is a builder’s mission ideal for a hands-on leader who can create structure, drive efficiency and inspire a team of Unlockers in a country where the apparel industry is still emerging.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and professionalise factory operations to international standards (quality, cost, delivery, compliance, sustainability).
• Design and implement scalable systems across production, merchandising, planning, HR and quality.
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of Unlockers, empowering local talent through training and knowledge transfer.
• Drive operational excellence and cost efficiency through lean manufacturing and data-driven decision making.
• Engage with key international customers and ensure flawless execution of Tier- 1 client requirements.
• Partner with new investors to ensure effective deployment of capital and accelerated scaling.
• Support the company’s strategic expansion into regional and premium segments.
Experience
• Minimum 15 years in garment manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a General Manager / Managing Director capacity.
• Proven success in building or restructuring factories (greenfield or turnaround projects).
• Strong grasp of lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, cost control and compliance frameworks.
• Global experience preferred (South/Southeast Asia, Turkey, China, Africa).
• Excellent communication, leadership and cross-cultural management skills.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial and adaptable mindset, able to thrive in a fast- evolving, high-impact environment.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to build and scale a flagship factory already exporting to global Tier-1 clients, backed by new investors and strategic growth capital.
• The chance to work within a company driven by purpose through its award- winning CSR initiative, Pink Ubuntu.
• Competitive salary and relocation package.
• A dynamic, mission-driven team combining global expertise with local purpose.
• The chance to shape the future of African manufacturing from the heart of Rwanda.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
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