Role Overview:

Gig Engineer is seeking a Raw Material / Inventory Control Supervisor to be based in Philippi, Western Cape, on behalf of its client.

Purpose Statement

To monitor and maintain output and quality standards through the effective leading and managing of the raw material team and raw material management 

Main Outputs and Responsibilities

1.   Raw Material / Inventory Control Management

·        Responsible for raw material control and stock management

·        Issue raw material to production and record all transactions of raw material movement

·        Processing requisitions for purchasing of raw material, and follow up on orders

·        Receipt raw material when received from supplier

·        Implement internal systems to improve material control

·        Order and book masterbatch

·        Ensure control and recording of output, down times and deviations

·        Conduct regular stock take

·        Inspect raw material waste

·        Conduct assessments on the usage of raw material in production and feedback to the General Manager

·        Prepare raw material for trials

2.   Personnel Management

·        Supervise raw material employees in line with company policies, procedures and industry collective agreement

·        Responsible to lead, motivate, train and control any located persons

·        Ensure that subordinates record and report quality problems immediately

·        Monitor and direct workflow of subordinates

·        Hold regular performance reviews to discuss performance against objectives, counselling employees where performance is not in line with the standards

·        Motivate team to develop with a focus on ongoing improvement. Implement good ideas, give credit where due, support, counsel and discipline where necessary

·        Practical hands-on passing on of skill (“Show and do”)

·        Guide team to ensure that members deliver output and performance in line with company quality standards

·        Communicate and confirm values and goals and clarify roles on an ongoing basis

·        Proactively communicate consequences of misconduct to team members

·        Conduct discipline and counselling where necessary, staying within the limits of orderly actions in terms of the disciplinary code

3.   Health and Safety

·        Ensure organisational health and safety standards and safe working practices are maintained

·        Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues

·        Report any accidents, incidents and near misses

4.   Food (Product) Safety:

·        Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:

o  Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards

o  Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager

o  Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System)

 

5.   Quality

·        Ensure quality standards and principles are maintained

6.   Reporting and Administration

·        Ensure shift handover takes place daily

·        Ensure production bookings are completed correctly

·        Ensure daily audits on quality / visual inspections take place

·        Data capturing on Sage X3 system

·        Record waste and forward to the General Manager

·        Record the following information on raw material bags & administration documentation:

o  Percentage loading

o  Machine allocation

o  Masterbatch code & colour

3. JOB EVALUATION CRITERIA

A) Knowledge and Skills

Secondary Education: Grade 12

Tertiary Education (including Diplomas, Certificates and Degrees)

NQF 4 Supervisory Management Qualification Certificate/Diploma in Raw Material or related qualification

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry

B) Competencies

Knowledge/Skills

·        Have knowledge and understanding of:

o  Plastic Manufacturing

·        Competence in Microsoft Office products and software programmes, particularly Excel

·        People Management

·        Administration

·        Problem – solving

·        Good verbal and written communication

·        Attention to detail

·        Sound decision making

·        Ability to work under pressure

·        High level of emotional intelligence & interpersonal skills

Other Special Requirements

·        Diversity Management

·        Conflict Management Skills

C) Decision Making

Able to make good business aligned decisions whilst maintaining quality control standards, practices & procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions

D) Accountability

Responsible for all activities linked to position as defined

Ensures that the structure for escalation of responsibility is effective

E) Communication

Report on appropriate forum issues requiring action / action from other departments / instances of major downtime

Shift handovers are conducted daily

Ensure transparent, responsive and open communication between colleagues

 

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly to the job ad or by submitting their CV and a summary of relevant experience with the role title in the subject line to tavonga@gigengineer.io.

Depending on the response, we may not be able to respond individually to all applicants; therefore, if you have not received a response within four weeks from your submission date, please consider your application unsuccessful.