Maintain daily WIP status reports, monitor job progress and escalate ageing jobs or delayed closures.
Review and process job closures for Litho (LB) and Paper Bag (PB); investigate closure issues, reopen jobs where necessary and reconcile system records and job cards.
Investigate job variances, identify possible Bill of Materials (BOM) inaccuracies and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate deviations raised by Production Clerks and escalate irregularities and unresolved issues to the Production Manager.
Reconcile weekly Planet Care waste documentation, including invoices and certificates, and hand verified packs to the Outbound Administrator for invoicing.
Provide daily updates and weekly/monthly WIP variance reports, including trends and commentary, and present findings at monthly management meetings.
Recommend process and system improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy, job closure and BOM reliability.
Maintain accurate, traceable and readily retrievable job cards, closure records and variance reports in line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Grade 12 (Matric) is essential; a Diploma in Production Management, Supply Chain or Business Administration is preferred.
2 - 3 years' experience in production, inventory or WIP analysis in a manufacturing environment.
Strong computer literacy, including Excel, Outlook and ERP systems.
Experience in job closure processes, stock reconciliation or variance reporting is advantageous.
Knowledge
WIP reporting and variance analysis; job closure processes and reconciliation practices.
Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and accuracy.
Waste reconciliation and Planet Care documentation requirements.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.
ERP systems and reporting tools.
Competencies
Strong analytical and investigative skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Effective communication and reporting skills.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.