Job Opportunities

Job Purpose:

To supervise and ensure effective administration of production data, reports and recording systems in the performance of production sections/plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Finished Goods Stock Control (Quality and Quantity)

• Ensure proper stock control of all finished goods and CHEP pallets in BP01 Randfontein
• Manage, record and track quality in an appropriate and timely manner
• Ensure that production declared corresponds with Finished Goods on the floor
• Conduct daily stock count and reconciliations, and close out variances within 24 hrs
• Conduct weekly mass balance and close out variances within 24hrs
• Conduct monthly stock take and month end closure accurately and close out variances within 24hrs
• Investigate anomalies as soon as they are identified
• Address any queries and problems and proactively respond to changing conditions and requirements

Finished Goods Stock Movement

• Attend daily Packaging Plants meetings for update on production plan
• Send the number of loads and CHEP pallets Stock On Hand (SOH) daily to superiors before 08h00
• Maintain CHEP pallets stock levels and request replenishment from DC timeously
• Create Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) for shunting and communicate with the Distribution Centre (DC) personnel on loading
• Monitor materials wastage, record, and control accordingly
• Follow through SAP stock movement daily from plant to DC
• Record and update production data, information and maintain database
• Calculating factors (e.g., quantities, materials used, worker/department rates)
• Investigate stock take variances within 24hrs and provide reasons and corrective actions
• Adhere to prescribed procedures, and verify information with data on the system

Reporting and Filling

• Track finished goods stock in conjunction with DC, daily.
• Compile material waste reports based on data captured, tabulated, and computed.
• Submit quarantined and rejected stock documents, daily
• Complete finished stock documentation (forms etc.) and keep record accordingly company procedure
• Complete and maintain updated working documentation on finished stock and other stock
• Compile reports on specified periods or as and when required

Supervision

• Supervise the designated area within time and budget by ensuring good housekeeping, safety, and security
• Plan, schedule, assign, inspect, record, and administrate materials timeously and within budget
• Maintain shunting truck turnaround time of 60 minutes or less time on Randfontein site
• Communicate performance expectations and discipline requirements to team members and manage team in a way that ensures productivity and compliance
• Train team members, schedule training where required and ensure that forklift licenses of forklift drivers are always valid
• Ensure compliance with SHERQFS processes and standards
• Inform team members of any changes that affect them, timeously (policies, procedures, targets)

Customer Support

• Liaise with internal customers/stakeholders on planning and performance, constantly
• Provide analytical and administrative stock related information to internal customers, to inform decision making

Continuous Improvement

• Identify problems and trends in finished stock control, and other efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement
• Initiate and implement improvement initiatives as approved by management
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders during implementation of plant wide improvements

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate (NQF 4/10)
• Certificate in stock/inventory management is preferred

Experience

• 1 year production experience, minimum 2 years stock handling experience
• FMCG factory environment experience would be advantageous

Knowledge

• Production process flow (from input to output)
• Product and packaging quality
• Procedures: Stock Management, Quality, Food Safety, Environment, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Disciplinary Code and Policy Procedure, Database management systems, and manipulation
• Relevant SAP transactions

Skills

• Computer proficiency, Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, database management systems, Stock take, and reconciliation skills
• Numerical skills
• Analytical problem solving
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Verbal and written communication
• Planning and organising
• Methodical & strong procedural aptitude
• Monitoring and inspection skills
• Supervisory and co-ordination
• Conscientious in record updates and keeping, filing and administration
• Decisive and able to initiate and follow through on action
• Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks

Working Conditions:

• Candidates will be required to work shifts in accordance with operational requirements

On Offer:

• Range of between R84,500,00 - R 136500,00 Total Cost to company per Annum (Dependent on various factors including current earnings)
• Total cost To Company is inclusive of a 13th Cheque
• Benefits include: Pension, Provident Fund, Disability, Group Life, and Funeral Cover, Shift Allowance

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Safety medical checks will be conducted
• Criminal checks will be conducted
• School and Tertiary Qualifications verifications will be conducted
• References will be required

POPIA ACT:

• In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), all personal information submitted in your application will be treated as confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes
• By applying for this position, you consent to the processing and storing of your personal information for the purposes of assessing your suitability for employment
• Should your application be unsuccessful, your personal information will be securely stored for a limited period and then destroyed in accordance with our data retention policy

A preference will be given to South African Citizens and candidates from designated groups