PRODUCTION ANALYST

Applicants are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position of Production Analyst

THE ROLE:

Assist in maintaining plant efficiency and productivity by providing the necessary administrative function for the efficient management of resources,  the optimization of returns,  and the achievement of targets and objectives

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate Manufacturing Orders (MO) in accordance with the Production Plan, ensure MO approval by the Production Manager, and the receipt of requested material into the production area.
• Verify the products produced before entering the data in the ERP system.
• Ensure raw and packaging materials requested are properly reflected in the ERP system daily – correct items, quantity and lot number(s).
• Ensure correct consumption of the materials in the ERP system for the products produced.
• Ensure materials used in the production process are aligned physical and in the ERP system daily/weekly/monthly.
• Record data and compile reports on the resources involved in the manufacturing process production (personnel, equipment, raw and packaging material, finished goods, work-in-progress, etc).
• Provide administrative and supportive assistance to the Production Manager to ensure optimal management of the shifts.
• Review all data sheets and shift reports and ensure sign-off by the relevant personnel and report anomalies of same.
• Review the daily proper completion of the Hourly Production Report
• Daily record and monitor material usage, report anomalies to the Production Manager and ensure corrective action is taken to address same.
• Daily record and monitor Plant Yield, assess shift reports of Rework and Waste and report anomalies to the Production Manager and QA Manager for correction.
• Generate purchase requisitions for the production department.
• Verify sugar and milk powder consumptions monthly.
• Provide Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reports on Plant Production and all other Plant KPIs.
• Review Plant performance and KPI with Production Manager, make recommendation for improvements and monitor their implementation.
• Record the transfer of finished good to the warehouse daily and ensure that the ERP system is updated on a timely basis.
• Inform Production Manager, Quality Manager and/or Accounts team of anomalies with the ERP system, which includes but not limited to, needing to adjust MO, changes with the BOM etc.
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly stock count.
• Enter time and attendance data for Production employees.
• Keep abreast of trends and best practices in the production/manufacturing process with a view to recommend improvements in the policies, practices and processes.
• File and maintain copies of documents related to the job function.
• Participate in Food Safety, Quality and Security Programmes when required.