Premix Controller

Tongaat Hulett; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the feed industry seeks a skilled individual to maintain standards and supervise the Premix Team in Durban. The role involves reporting on productivity, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and effectively managing materials and stock. Ideal candidates should possess a Matric certificate, related academic qualifications, and relevant experience in a production or pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in a Feed or Pharmaceutical Factory or Laboratory.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing) required.
• Knowledge of SAP required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Premix Team and maintain safety & quality standards.
• Document premix receipt & issues, reconcile stock figures.
• Investigate deviations in recorded & physical counts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Leadership

Education

Matric / Grade 12

NQF Level 5 Certificate in Production or Chemistry

Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Chemistry or related studies

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• Maintaining Standards related to safety & Quality and attend to and correct deviations
• Extracting & Submitting Productivity reports to immediate superior, providing reasons for deviations from targets or standards & courses of actions implemented to correct outcome.
• Investigating deviations in recorded & physical count of material, referring to production requirements, issues & returns and reconciling against stock balances.
• Attending to the storage of premixes, allocating specific locations & closing checking compliance with instructions.
• Documenting premix receipt & issues reconciling opening & closing stock figures.
• Overseeing the incorporation of the correct amount of premix into feeds produced at the balances feed & Supplementary feeds.
• Prepare identification labels for various additives and pre-mixes.
• Supervise/Lead the Premix Team
  
  

Qualifications, Experience And Personal Qualities/Skills

• Matric /Grade 12,
• Certificate in a related field i.e. Production or chemistry at an NQF level 5 acquired through an accredited Further education & Training Institution.
• A Diploma/ Advance Diploma in Chemistry/related studies will be an added advantage
• Must be fluent in English (Speak, read and write)
• Have 3 years’ experience in a Feed or Pharmaceutical Factory or Laboratory/Premix facility.
• Must have knowledge of SAP and experience with Microsoft Office packages with specific focus on Excel.
• Pay attention to detail and accuracy, effective communication skills and ability to work independently and be a team leader.
• Good communication skills (Spoken, Written)
• Must have a positive attitude.