Warehouse & Production Controller – Ballito

Overview

Job Title

Warehouse & Production Controller

Report To:

Branch Manager

Purpose:

Manage the entire production and warehouse department as per group standard operating procedures to ensure optimal output is achieved on each machine type and the warehouse is packed correctly and that stock is adhered to.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementing all standard operating procedures adopted by the company
• Management of staff requirements including logging of overtime and incentives
• Resolution of customer queries on orders
• Confirmation and verification of full boards received- checking if physical boards received is the same as the picking slip request
• Ensure staff comply with health and safety regulations and enforce use of PPE.
• Ensure that output targets and requirements are met consistently
• Quality assurance on output received from each machine
• Maintenance checks on each machine type as per guidelines provided
• Ensuring machines and area around them are cleaned before lunch and COB
• To trouble shoot and provide first line support against guidance from PBC
• Technical team when machinery goes down
• Maintain production schedule at least 2 days in advance
• Planning and dispatching of completed orders to customers
• Receiving of stock from suppliers and other branches
• Ensure all paperwork is correctly completed when receiving and dispatching stock
• Confirming and verification of full boards dispatched- checking if physical boards dispatched is the same as the picking slip request
• Ensure all paperwork is correctly completed when dispatching stock to customers and other departments
• Maintain picking slips and file management
• Do stock counts as required (quarterly and at financial year end)
• Check stock levels in operating warehouse and ensure replenishment
• - Ensure that Stock Control Sheets are updated correctly
• Do daily cycle counts and check variances
• Action the transfer of stock from bulk warehouses to selling warehouses

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Computer Literate in google apps, and MS office (excel, word)
• Ability to motivate staff and create a positive environment
• Experience in the wood working industry
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production supervisor/warehouse
• management
• Management of people - min 15 people in a shift
• Ability to work shifts and different hours as required
• Technical skills on machinery would be advantageous
• Must be able to work under pressure

Education and Qualification:

• Grade 12 Qualification or equivalent
• Mechanical or technical qualifications will be advantageous
• Proficiency in IsiZulu
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production supervisor/warehouse
• management

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in staff management in a production environment
• Computer literate
• Grade 12 Qualification or equivalent
• Ability to read and write in English
• Good physical health.

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