Production Controller

Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Reference Number: CCB250808-3
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 August 2025

Job Purpose:

To manage and reconcile production data, control material movements, monitor usage variances, and ensure accuracy in ERP production transactions. This role plays a key part in maintaining production efficiency, compliance, and data integrity within a high-performance FMCG manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Reporting & Reconciliation

Validate daily production output and material consumption.
Reconcile data between physical stock and ERP system (e.g. SAP).
Ensure accurate closure of production orders with correct yield values.

2. Material Usage Control

Compare material consumption per batch with Bill of Materials (BOM).
Investigate material yield variances and support root cause analysis.
Address backflushing or manual entry errors in the ERP system.

3. System Transactions & Master Data

Oversee ERP entries such as goods issue, confirmations, scrap, and returns.
Identify and escalate BOM/recipe discrepancies.
Track rework, write-offs, and scrap with proper authorization.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, and Stores teams.
Communicate usage variances and corrective actions effectively.
Support Manufacturing and Finance with month-end and audit reporting.

5. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure alignment with quality standards and internal controls.
Participate in audits, loss accounting, and reconciliation meetings.
Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Essential: Grade 12 (Matric)
Preferred: Diploma or National Certificate in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Production Planning
- Industrial Engineering
ERP system training/certification is an advantage.

Experience:

3–5 years in manufacturing, inventory control, or supply chain (preferably in FMCG).
ERP systems experience, especially production and inventory modules.
Hands-on with production order closure, BOM management, and compliance documentation.

Skills:

Proficient in SAP MM/PP modules.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Understanding of manufacturing workflows and material flow.
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
Good interpersonal and communication skills across functions.
Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and audit compliance practices.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

Data-driven mindset
Process-oriented and organized
Comfortable working in a fast-paced FMCG setting
Proactive in identifying and correcting system or process issues

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Production Controller