Production Controller

2 weeks ago


Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Findojobs South Africa Full time

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain, we grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market quality avocados & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Products, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Production Controller.

Purpose of the role:

The main purpose of the role is overall accountability for maintaining factory operational efficiencies and delivering products to meet the customer's requirements. The candidate will also ensure that all products are produced according to required specifications and meet the food safety and quality requirements. This will include planning, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Coordinating production workflow for multiple products and stages.
  • Monitoring production rates and product standards to ensure goals are met.
  • Assisting with system movements of stock (D365 system movements).
  • Addressing production issues and concerns to minimize delays and disruptions.
  • Ensuring health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
  • Performing resource allocation and material planning.
  • Monitoring and reporting on project status, identifying any issues that may affect production timelines.
  • Providing Innovation Support - Participating in factory trials.
  • Monitoring production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
  • Coordinating and directing production teams to ensure product quality and efficiency.
  • Analyzing production data and recommending improvements.
  • Providing reports on production operations and status to the Production Manager.
  • Writing procedures and/or reports for operational working practices.
  • Coordinating with other departments, such as procurement and quality assurance, to implement procedures and standards.

Requirements

Education:

  • Matric certificate.
  • National Diploma in Production Management or equivalent.

Experience:

  • 3 – 5 years' experience in factory supervision/operations environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of operational systems and methodologies (MRP, D365, SAP, etc.).
  • Understanding production systems, including common obstacles and effective solutions.
  • Ability to work with a variety of cross-functional team members.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Competent in problem-solving and team building.
  • Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Advanced data analysis and data visualization skills.

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

The closing date for applications will be 26th March 2025.

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 26th April 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

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