Production And Warehouse Controller – Ballito Job Ballito KwaZulu-Natal South Africa,Manufacturing / Production

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Production And Warehouse Controller – Ballito Overview

Article Published:5th August 2026

Job Title

Production and Warehouse Controller

Report To:

Branch Manager

Purpose:

Manage the entire production department as per group standard operating procedures to ensure optimal output is achieved on each machine type and the required quality is achieved on all orders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implementing all standard operating procedures adopted by the company
Management of staff requirements including logging of overtime and incentives
Resolution of customer queries on orders
Confirming and verifying of full boards received- checking if the physical boards received are the same as the picking slip request
Ensure staff comply with health and safety regulations and enforce the use of PPE.
Ensure that output targets and requirements are met consistently
Quality assurance on output received from each machine
Maintenance checks on each machine type as per the guidelines provided
Ensuring machines and areas around them are cleaned before lunch and COB
To troubleshoot and provide first-line support against guidance from the PBC Technical team when machinery goes down
Maintain production schedule at least 2 days in advance
Regular updates of the production schedule with status updates minimum 4 times a day
Daily reporting – production output figures to be captured on the Branch Daily Production Tracker
Updating and maintaining the online production tracking system
Plan staff shifts and staff rotation
Planning overtime as required by the business
Management of blades and consumables in the production department
Management of storage areas, trolleys, and general housekeeping
Maintaining a lead time of 2-3 days on orders
Assisting in the Boards Warehouse as directed by the Branch Manager

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Computer Literate in google apps, and MS office (excel, word)
Ability to motivate staff and create a positive environment
Experience in the woodworking industry
Experience in a production environment
Management of people - min 15 people
Ability to work shifts and different hours as required
Technical skills on machinery would be advantageous
Must be able to work under pressure

Education and

Qualification:

Grade 12 Qualification or equivalent
Mechanical or technical qualifications will be advantageous
Minimum 2 years experience in a production supervisor/controller role
Experience in the woodworking industry will be advantageous

Mandatory Requirements:

Minimum 2 years experience in staff management in a production environment
Grade 12 Qualification or equivalent
Ability to read and write in English
Good physical health.

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