Production Controller

THE PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTION CONTROLLER ROLE IS TO:

For ensuring that the timely availability of components and documentation satisfies production requirements.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Tracking of required material for workstations in SAP and communicate Estimated Time of Arrival.
• Create, manage excel material status report and communicate to procurement outstanding status using SAP system.
• Release material networks in the SAP system and communicate to the warehouse.
• Identify missing material for already delivered workstations and upcoming deliveries.
• Organise replacement material from the warehouse in case of loss, damage, or NCR in production.
• Ensure that Minimum Stock levels are Maintained during Production Execution.
• Daily walkthrough on the production line identifying potential material shortages and expediting accordingly.
• Liaise with supervisors in each station compiling a uniform list of critical items to expedite and distribute to relevant departments.
• Expedite urgent material from the warehouse and suppliers with the aim of a short turnaround time.
• Have an integrational approach on expediting all missing material whether from CR, NCR etc.
• Return NCR material to warehouse and ensure replacement material is returned to production.
• Maintain an NCR tracker and communicate with procurement, Quality and ESS replacement material.
• Update relevant visual management boards with relevant missing material and communicate the information accordingly.
• Attend daily material meetings and feedback to production control.
• Manage consumable parts in production and maintain a KPI.
• Must be able to work night and day shifts when required.

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: 

• National Diploma in related field (preferably supply chain)
• Knowledge of MRP based systems, preferably SAP.
• Working experience in material management and Production Planning.
• Hands on experience of coordinating activities within an Operations environment.
• Experience of coordinating projects within a complex supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Must be self-directing.
• Proactive approach to time management- able to assess workload and deadlines and adjust style / approach to suit circumstances.
• Must be a team worker able to integrate and work on joint projects with others.
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Work planning, organisation and control
• Proactive
• Detail conscious
• Good time management skills
• Conversant with Microsoft office
• Positive attitude
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Own transport is required

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.