Production Controller

SUMMARY:
Production Controller required to assume overall responsibility for planning, sourcing required materials, scheduling, and controlling the flow of production jobs.

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

• Diploma in Production Management or related field.

• 5 Years experience in a production environment .
• Knowledge of industrial heating systems would be an advantage (manufacturing, installation and commissioning services).
• Computer literate on MS Office and ERP systems.

• Functioning as the primary liaison between Production and Sales regarding scheduling and lead times.
• Loading of new production orders in the ERP system.
• Coordination with engineering to obtain the required production documents (job cards, drawings, BOMs).
• Ensuring materials availability by reserving stock and ordering materials for production requirements.
• Developing and maintaining the production schedule to meet delivery commitments and optimize workflow.
• Issuing of job cards to the production floor.
• Monitoring production flow, identifying bottlenecks, and proactively expediting critical orders.
• Closing of completed production jobs in the ERP system.
• Analysing material usage variances to identify opportunities for improved accuracy or efficiency.