Production Controller

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Company Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Location - Town / City Lakeside Job Description Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Production Controller, to join the Lakeside team at CCBA. CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte. Functional Capabilities: - Production data reconciliation and control (Daily Production Report – DPR) - SAP production transaction management and material movement - Material usage analysis and variance investigation - BOM (Bill of Materials) and production order validation - Stock accuracy and consumption reporting - Interdepartmental coordination (Stores, Planning, Quality, and Production) - Process improvement and compliance with manufacturing standards - Problem-solving and root cause analysis for production data issues - Support for audits and reporting processes Key Duties & Responsibilities Key Outcomes: Production Reporting and Reconciliation - Validate and reconcile daily production output and material consumption records. - Ensure all production orders are accurately closed in ERP system with the correct quantities. - Resolve discrepancies between physical stock and system data. Material Usage Control - Verify raw and packaging materials consumed per production batch align with the bill of materials (BOM). - Investigate material yield variances and initiate corrective actions where needed. - Monitor and correct ERP systems backflushing and manual posting errors. System Transactions and Master Data Checks - Maintain accuracy in ERP system-related transactions (confirmation, goods issue, returns, scrap, and adjustments). - Flag and support resolution of BOM or recipe errors affecting consumption tracking. - Track material write-offs, rework, or scrap with proper authorization and system updates. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication - Collaborate with Production, Quality, Planning, and Stores teams to resolve material and system issues. - Communicate variances and abnormal usage trends with clear root causes and mitigation plans. - Support Manufacturing and Finance teams with month-end stock and production reports. Compliance and Continuous Improvement - Ensure compliance with internal controls, quality standards, and audit requirements. - Identify gaps in production reporting and implement process improvements. - Participate in loss accounting, material reconciliation meetings, and inventory audits. KBI: - ERP system production order accuracy and closure rate - DPR-to-actual production variance (%) - Material usage variance (%) - Timeliness and accuracy of daily production reporting - Reduction in unaccounted material losses - BOM and ERP system master data error rate - Number of material adjustments due to reconciliation issues Skills, Experience & Education Education - Minimum: Grade 12 (Matric) - Preferred: Diploma or National Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Production Planning, or Industrial Engineering - ERP system training and certification (advantageous) Experience - Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory control environment, preferably in FMCG - Proven experience working with ERP systems for production and inventory management - Familiarity with production order management, BOM validation, and consumption reconciliation - Exposure to manufacturing audits and compliance requirements Skills - Proficiency in SAP (MM/PP modules) – production orders, goods movement, confirmations, etc. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying data anomalies and root causes - Understanding of manufacturing workflows and material flow principles - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)Ability to interpret and troubleshoot BOMs, recipes, and production reports - Excellent attention to detail and time management skills - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams - Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and compliance protocols in a manufacturing setting General The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.