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

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.

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?

Apply now and let us connect you with a role that aligns with your skills, experience, and career goals.