Key Purpose of Job The Production Material Controller is responsible for the accurate control, movement, and availability of all materials within the production environment. The role ensures that components, materials, and assemblies are correctly managed and available at the right time and in the right place to support a continuous and efficient manufacturing flow. It also maintains stock control processes, ensures full material traceability, and supports overall production efficiency and operational reliability. Key Tasks General: Manage all physical stock movements, verification, and documentation of materials and products within production, including: Transferring kitted jobs from Stores to Production Moving raw materials from Stores to Production Relocating products and assemblies between workstations and assembly levels Moving assemblies between Supermarkets and Production areas Oversee the control and organisation of Supermarket stock by ensuring correct placement of assemblies, issuing stock to downstream processes, and maintaining alignment between ERP records and physical inventory. Maintain Kanban-controlled components within approved minimum and maximum levels to ensure continuous production flow and proactively trigger replenishment when required. Process the return of unused, waste, or scrap materials to the correct locations (Stores or Quarantine) and ensure all related ERP transactions (including negative issuing) are accurately completed. Ensure proper handling, monitoring, storage, and labelling of raw materials, sub-assemblies, consumables, and floor stock, particularly within the cleanroom environment. Raise issue requisitions for all non-BOM consumables and production floor stock requirements. Support and participate in cycle counts across Production, Testing, and Supermarket areas to maintain inventory accuracy. Liaise daily with Production and Testing Supervisors, Production Planners, Stores & Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure alignment and material availability. Promptly escalate any material shortages, delays, or discrepancies that may impact production schedules. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in line with company health, safety, and quality standards. Perform additional ad-hoc duties as required to support operational needs. Prerequisites, Qualifications & Experience Qualification: Matric Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Production Management, or Inventory Control (advantageous) Experience: 2–5 years’ experience in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment Proven experience in inventory control, material handling, or stores/stock coordination Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for stock movements and transactions Exposure to Kanban systems and supermarket stock control (advantageous) Experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment (e.g. aerospace, electronics, engineering, or similar) will be beneficial Competencies & Skills Strong understanding of stock control principles and material traceability High attention to detail with strong accuracy in record keeping and system transactions Ability to interpret production schedules and material requirements Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments (advantageous) Strong organisational and time management skills Good communication skills to liaise across production, stores, planning, and quality teams Advance computer literacy, including MS Excel and ERP systems Proactive and solution-oriented Reliable and disciplined in following processes Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment Strong sense of accountability and ownership #J-18808-Ljbffr