Job Description
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters!
Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Production Controller for their Baking Division. The role will be based in Rustenburg and will report into the Production Manager.
The Production Controller will be responsible to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in production activity control to meet business and financial objectives.
Work with Managers to plan and manage production tasks to improve runtime.
Review production plans to identify and report potential risks to manager.
Develop inventory control techniques to avoid shortages and excesses.
Assist in processing customer orders and shipments according to the established schedule.
Assist Managers in controlling production costs while maintaining the quality standards.
Review job orders and accordingly establish priorities and schedules.
Monitor execution of job orders and adjust schedules for timely delivery.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on company objectives, production strategies and support activities.
Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations.
Plan equipment, material and manpower needs for job order.
Coordinate with the Manager in resolving production planning and control issues.
Work with the Manager to prepare job order documents and give timely approvals.
Work with cross-functional teams to complete job orders on-time and within customer specifications.
Communicate production updates to Managers and customers on regular basis.
Minimum Requirements
Matric required.
Supervisory and/or Certificate in Chamber of Baking is required.
Relevant 3 year Degree/Diploma in Production and/or Operations Management as an added advantage.
2-3 years’ experience in production preferably FMCG.
Background experience in leading the team.
Experience in MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Knowledge:
Organisational/business unit processes.
The sector and its offerings.
Sales planning.
Meeting sales goals.
Coaching.
Audit and compliance.
Recent laws and regulations.
