Raw Material Controller- Isando Manufacturing

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 organizations 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 GMPs

(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 ones work activities, or seeks

counsel before acting

Conforms with all laws and company policies that govern ones work activities

Keeps abreast of changes in standards applicable to ones 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: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives

on track.

Prepares a roadmap for success.

Ensures that all who need to know, are clear about the plan.

Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.

Always acts in the companys best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.

Ensures others are on track for achieving their goals.

Judgment and Decision Making

Able to gather information from a variety of sources.

Understands cause and effect relationships within data and interprets this to make competing,

holistic decisions

Develops alternatives before making complex decisions

Looks for the most innovative, efficient and value adding solution when making a decision

Makes decisions in time and forecasts when decisions need

Formulates a big picture understanding of the near-term impact of decisions (including the time

and resources required to implement decision)

Evaluates the longer term business impact of decisions

Takes initiative when making decisions

Planning and Organising

Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines.

Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively.

Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful

outcome.