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.

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.

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.