Inventory Controller

Tiger Brands; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Boksburg is seeking an Inventory Management Supervisor to oversee stock quality and train staff. The ideal candidate has experience in food tech or industrial engineering with strong analytical skills. This role emphasizes safety, quality assurance, and efficient operations. Applicants must have qualifications in Food Technology or Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Food Technologist, Industrial Engineer, or Team leader.
• Experience in warehouse management and food processing lines.
• Management of subordinates with human skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock inventory with no variances in quality standards.
• Train team members on SOPs for stock take and inventory management.
• Facilitate meetings with teams.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving ability

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication & service orientated skills

Planning skills

Innovative thinking skills

Education

Grade 12

Food Technology and Science

Industrial Engineering

Operations/Production Management qualification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

To manage stock inventory by tightly monitoring it from the process facility all the way to finished goods and achieving zero stock take variances through the utilisation of SOPs, and leading staff in achieving these business objectives.

What You Will Do

• Managing stock inventory, making sure that it is of good quality standards, and there are no variances in each sub-inventory.
• Manage, train, or coach team members on stock take, sorting, and inventory management SOP.
• Among other MECP tools, you must have an excellent understanding of 55 principles, teamwork, Quality, and Safety pillars.
• Good presentation skills, as you will be required to facilitate meetings with your teams.
• Must have a cost reduction mindset since it will play a crucial role in driving down conversion cost and will be involved in cost initiative projects.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

Core knowledge

Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety Health and safety legal compliance, Project management, Risk management.

Academic

Grade 12, Food Technology and Science, Industrial Engineering qualifications, Operations/Production Management qualification.

Experience

3 years of experience as a Food Technologist/Industrial Engineer/manufacturing Supervisor/Team leader, management of subordinates (human skills), experience in warehouse management/ Food processing lines, and mechanical maintenance of equipment.

Behavioural

• Analytical and problem solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items efficiently
• Fundamental understanding of food processing equipment
• Ability to think strategically
• Good Innovative thinking skills

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.