Raw Material Supervisor (RM Supervisor) Job at The Beverage Company

Job Purpose

• To supervise the raw material warehousing operation and contract packaging requirements.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Raw materials supervision

• Responsible for all controls relating to movement of raw materials from and to all sites
• Manage stock counts and accountable for overall stock accuracy.
• Ensure raw material stock availability on the production line when required.
• Responsible for accurate weighing of batch packs according to BOM
• Esure stock management principals are applied to reduce redundant and expired stock.
• Support 3rd Party distributors with effective stock management principles and processes
• Investigation and recommendations for the redesign of warehouse processes specifically related to stock management and movement
• Analysis of warehouse variances on an ongoing basis to establish and identify risk areas
• Training of operations staff in effective stock management principles
• Management of audit documentation used for the effective auditing of stock management procedures
• Compiles and distributes weekly reports on stock management status
• Monitoring of key KPI’s relating to stock management and control
• Detailed analysis of waste and communication of waste issues to management
• Compilation of sustainable action plans to manage and reduce waste
• Management of stock management systems and software applications to ensure effective utilization within warehouse facilities
• Analysis of stock reconciliations to ensure accuracy and to identify possible challenges
• Outsourced manufacturing (where applicable)
• Accountable for communication regarding forecasts and production run dates.
• Control movement of all raw materials and finished goods.
• Accountable for raw materials and packaging accuracy across warehouses internally and externally.
• Laisse with finance on yields and waste recons.
• Plan and arrange collection in collaboration with the logistics department.

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential)
• Logistics/ Operations Manager/ Supply Chain 
• Upto 4 years’ experience (Operational Execution) Supervisory; FMCG
• MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail