Raw Material Controller- Isando Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
This role takes overall accountability for accurately determining raw material requirements

POSITION INFO:
RAW MATERIALS CONTROLLER Operations Accountable for specialist outputs and initiating changes in policies, procedures, standards and services within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional processes. Job Purpose This role takes overall accountability for accurately determining raw material requirements and carrying out inventory control activities on raw materials to ensure the right materials are available in the right amounts to meet manufacturing needs. Key Accountabilities and Outputs Raw Materials Management  Manage the efficient inbound delivery (receiving) of raw materials  Effectively determine Raw Material requirements to meet manufacturing needs  Carry out inventory control activities on raw materials ensuring that the right inventory is available in the right amounts at the right time  Ensure procured raw materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient  Effectively track production volumes and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends  Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of raw materials General Business, Financial and People Management  Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes  Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems  Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls  Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance  Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards  Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.  Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.  Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct.  Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it. Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.  Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).  Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.  Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment. Qualifications and Experience  Grade 12 \/ Matric \/ NQF level 4 (Essential)  Up to 4 years experience (Operational Execution) Computer Skills; Stock control;  MS Excel; SAP; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; E Mail Key Qualities Communication  Detailed verbal or written instructions or requests to employees or contractors Problem Solving  Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem. Relationships Maintained  Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation Behavioural Competencies Legal and Ethical Conduct  Keeps current with all the laws and company policies that govern one's work activities, or seeks counsel before acting  Conforms with all laws and company policies that govern one's work activities  Keeps abreast of changes in standards applicable to one's profession  Acts in accordance with conventional ethical and professional standards  Takes action to enforce legal, policy, ethical and professional requirements; exposes violations Continuous Improvement  Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved  Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, \"best practice\" companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.  Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes  Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements Accountability  Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals: