Materials Coordinator (VEMCO)

The chosen incumbent will coordinate the daily operations of the plant and off-site warehouses.

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate the daily operations of the plant and off-site warehouses by working with team members to supply all raw and packaging materials to the lines, moving and securing raw material and finished goods while ensuring compliance with defined employee safety and food safety standards. 

JOB DUTIES

• Contributes to the building of a high performing manufacturing team by:
  • Effectively supporting the vision of the organization       
  • Supporting the development and effective execution of growth and performance improvement strategies for the plant
  • Assists in the development of team goals and objectives which are aligned with strategic initiatives
  • Identifying areas for training and development within the team to diligently to meet performance expectations.
  • Training team members.
  • Contributing to the preservation of an environment where employees feel safe, respected, valued and fairly treated, thereby supporting the continued deepening of employee engagement.
  • Contributing to promoting a continuous learning organization. 
  • Fosters a culture of teamwork, positive team spirit and respect. 

• Do things the right way and never allow compromise of our core values by:
  • Ensuring that our values become a hallmark of our organization through our behaviour in all interactions with team members, business partners and customers.
  • Ensuring adherence to all HR policies and procedures.
  • Willingly and actively participating in all training and development exercises, which are focused on personal development and technical competency development.
  • Helping the team by performing with the levels of excellence and ownership required to meet and surpass objectives.
  • Willingly assisting others with knowledge sharing to ensure standardization and adoption of best practices.
  • Supports with driving a culture built on a need for continuous improvement and analyses failures and propose solutions 

• Helps to ensure a safe work environment throughout the plant and by extension the community by:

1. Low stock levels
2. Damaged stock
3. Infested stock
4. Out of stock items
5. Delayed delivery
6. Disciplined execution and timely collection of all by-products and recyclable materials.

• Operates and maintains equipment with the mindset of waste minimization and cost control.
• Optimises all inventory storage and movement processes.
• Disciplined adherence to all inventory controls to minimize stock variances.
• Diligent protection of stored products.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•     An associate degree or certificate in business management, Logistics, or supply chain management
•     Five (5) years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment.
•     Experience in activities related to inventory management and/or operating machinery.
•     Two (2) years in a supervisory role.
•     Experience in using laboratory equipment would be an asset.
•     Forklift certification.
•     Familiarity with inventory software and Microsoft suite.
•     Ability to lift and carry up to the gender specific recommended amount.
•     Periodically required to perform some duties in warm environment, at heights and confined spaces.
•     Comfortable squatting, twisting, bending, and kneeling while performing tasks.

Or

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

HOURS OF WORK

As per 24/7 continuous or 24/5 non-continuous shift schedule which includes routine work on weekends, Public Holidays, as well as being available for call out as per the operational needs.