Production Controller

JOB VACANCY

POSITION: PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Working Conditions:

· Contract type: Permanent

· Number of positions: 1

· Location of position: Durban, KwaZulu – Natal

The position will be responsible for:

· Ensure strict control of the movement of product received from NRP packing and ORP packing

· Ensure that all documentation is filled in correctly, all documents must be signed.

· Responsible for waste management, control of baked waste from production, packing areas including confectionery.

· Ensure that production bake all dough waste – records kept and recorded.

· Identify where the waste is coming from – people – machinery – maintenance, etc and implement waste control measures.

· Records kept, with graphs. Communicate daily waste reports to production managers, factory managers.

· Work closely with all department heads, production managers including the production planner and production administrator – communicate, identify areas of waste that was reported, observed, documented.

· Make recommendations to reduce waste.

· Ensure waste is stored, kept in the designated waste areas.

· Ensure waste is packed in 1-ton bags, ready for Enviroserve Waste Company to collect.

· Ensure crumbing is being done correctly, crumbs documents completed daily.

· Ensure crumbs are issued to production, crumbs rotated FIFO applies

· Manage control, rolled over stock, ensure stock rotation is being done.

· Support inventory management tasks, including receiving, storing, and tracking inventory levels

· Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace

· Assist with waste disposal, waste control, waste collections.

· Keep the area neat, clean and tidy daily

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the below requirements:

· Grade 12 / Matric

· 1 – 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment is preferred.

· Must have 1 – 3 years quality assurance exsperience, quality process understanding and technical exsperience.

· Must be computer literate, be able to construct a daily detailed report.

· Strong Communication Skills

· Problem- solving Techniques

· Able to follow instructions

· Ability to lift and move heavy items safely

· Must be able to comply with deadlines

· Planning and Organising skills

Should you meet the requirements for the position, please address your cover letter and CV to recruitment@lupobakery.co.za

Closing date for CV submissions: 30/09/2026

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R1,00 per month

Work Location: In person