Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Manage and optimize material operational activities at Wadeville. Manage and ensure safety procedures are adhered to on shift and the appointment of departmental safety roles are filled and actively mitigating safety hazards and near misses. Ensure that the site meets the Packaging plan on time & in full through effective warehouse management processes. Ensure FIFO principles are followed on each transaction and that WMS processes are active on each shift. Manage daily stock on hand capacity to ensure safe operations and protect quality of finished goods. Manage turn-around-time of loading and offloading vehicles on shift. Conduct stock takes as per agreed procedures including managing variance explanations. Management of high-risk materials, expiry & Write-offs, this includes slow moving and obsolete stock, as well as blocked stock marked for reworks. Ensure effective material governance and reporting. Enforce adherence to warehouse capacity and storage principles. Ensure competent and motivated personnel within the Full Goods department. Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always. Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals. Perform stand-in duties for PPML Manager and support end to end PML processes on site.

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

Relevant Tertiary Degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management.  Proven track record of working within an FMCG materials management environment.  Proven supplier management engagements  Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds. Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills High acumen of SAP Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail Strong diligence & mindfulness is essential. Advanced level of problem-solving abilities Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans. Good verbal/ written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners. Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.