To supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operational activities of the Prochem range, ensuring efficient production, inventory control, procurement, and order fulfilment, while maintaining quality and compliance standards.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 1. Production and Manufacturing Coordination - Plan and schedule production runs with the manufacturing team - Ensure raw materials are available prior to production - Monitor batch progress and resolve delays - Maintain production records (batch sheets, quality controls, COAs)2. Inventory and Stock Control - Monitor raw material and finished goods stock levels - Maintain minimum stock levels and reorder triggers - Conduct regular stock reconciliations and investigate variances3. Procurement and Supplier Coordination - Obtain and evaluate RFQs for raw materials and packaging - Follow up on supplier orders and delivery timelines - Compare pricing and flag significant increases - Maintain supplier relationships - Assist with supplier evaluations and audits4. Order Fulfilment & Logistics - Coordinate customer orders with production and dispatch - Ensure correct labelling and documentation - Liaise with transporters and track deliveries - Resolve delivery and logistics issues 5. Quality and Compliance - Ensure batch documentation is accurate and complete - Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 QMS process - Maintain document control (SOPs, specifications, records) - Basic Quality Control (QC) Testing - Perform routine quality control tests on raw materials and finished products - Record and report results accurately - Identify and escalate out-of-spec results - Ensure testing equipment is clean, calibrated, and maintained - Assist with batch release checks6. Production Team Coordination - Coordinate daily activities of the production team inline with the production plan - Allocate tasks and monitor progress - Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety, and quality standards - Support training of operators and maintain a safe organised work environment - Escalate performance or operational issues where necessary 7. Reporting and Admin - Prepare weekly operations report, include: - Production vs plan - Stock Levels - Orders fulfilled - Issues/risks REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION: Advantageous: - Experience in supervising or coordinating a small team - Experience in chemicals or FMCG - Exposure to ISO or quality management systems - Basic understanding of inventory/stock control systemsCompetencies and Skills: - Strong planning and time management - Proactive and solution-oriented approach - High level of accuracy and accountability - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Team-oriented with a customer-focused mindset - Professional, reliable, and consistentQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Diploma in Business Administration, or related field 2 5 years experience in manufacturing / production / warehouse environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Familiarity with health and safety practices in a production environment Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to follow and enforce processes Duties & responsibilities at each company must be clearly listed on CV.No criminal record.Be medically fit & able to pass a medical examination.
Prochem Manufacturing Coordinator
BILNOR LABOUR
bellville, bellville
Published 4 days ago
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