Benoni: Assistant Production Controller

Qualification Matric A Certificate or Diploma in a related field (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Supply chain) is advantageous Requirements Minimum 12 years experience in a technical production, planning or supply chain environment. Proven experience in providing administrative and operational support for planning, sourcing required materials, scheduling, and controlling the flow of production jobs across the group of companies Proficiency in MS Office and ERP system. Duties Accurate loading of new production orders into the ERP system as directed by the Senior Production Controller. Assisting with checking stock availability for upcoming orders and alerting the Senior Production Controller to potential shortages. Sourcing materials under the supervision of the Senior Production Controller and following up on orders. Assisting in updating the daily production schedule based on progress reports from the production teams. Processing the closing of completed production jobs in the ERP system, ensuring all time and material data is captured correctly. Assisting in maintaining the accuracy of production data, including updating delivery dates and status changes under supervision. Physically compiling and distributing required production documents, including job cards, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Managing the filing system for closed job cards and production records to ensure traceability. Acting as a link between the production office and the shop floor to chase up job status updates or missing documentation.